PAGA early evaluation conference: no later than 70 days after the court's order
70 days after date the court issued the order staying proceedings and setting the early evaluation conference, under Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(3)(A).
Rule text
(A) Schedules a mandatory early evaluation conference for a date as soon as possible from the date of the order but in no event later than 70 days after issuance of the order.
Calculate this deadline
- Trigger (Date the court issued the order staying proceedings and setting the early evaluation conference): Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 70 calendar days: Friday, January 15, 2027.
Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(3)(A)
(A) Schedules a mandatory early evaluation conference for a date as soon as possible from the date of the order but in no event later than 70 days after issuance of the order.Official source
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b; Cal. Gov. Code 6800, 6707 (state agency filings); Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a) (federal statutes and federal court filings)
CCP 12: "The time in which any act provided by law is to be done is computed by excluding the first day, and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday, and then it is also excluded." CCP 12a(a): "If the last day for the performance of any act provided or required by law to be performed within a specified period of time is a holiday, then that period is hereby extended to and including the next day that is not a holiday. For purposes of this section, “holiday” means all day on Saturdays, all holidays specified in Section 135 and, to the extent provided in Section 12b, all days that by terms of Section 12b are required to be considered as holidays." Gov. Code 6707: "When the last day for filing any instrument or other document with a state agency falls upon a Saturday or holiday, such act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the day appointed." FRCP 6(a): "The following rules apply in computing any time period specified in these rules, in any local rule or court order, or in any statute that does not specify a method of computing time. (1) ... (A) exclude the day of the event that triggers the period; (B) count every day, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; and (C) include the last day of the period, but if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."Official source
- Court scheduling limit, for employers with 100 or more employees (employers not covered by (c)(2)(A)) that request early evaluation 'prior to or simultaneous with' the responsive pleading or initial appearance ((f)(1)(A); no day count). The early evaluation process 'shall not extend beyond 30 days unless parties mutually agree' ((f)(11); start point not defined; not modeled). Early evaluation exists in both the interim and current versions (actions brought on or after June 19, 2024).
- If the clerk's office is closed or inaccessible on the last day (weather, emergency or local closure orders), the deadline may be extended. Check local orders.
This calculator applies the cited rules to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Court orders, local rules, and case-specific facts can change a deadline; verify before relying on it. Rule set pending attorney review.
Worked example
Date the court issued the order staying proceedings and setting the early evaluation conference on Monday, March 15, 2027, personal service: due Monday, May 24, 2027.
- Trigger (Date the court issued the order staying proceedings and setting the early evaluation conference): Monday, March 15, 2027.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 70 calendar days: Monday, May 24, 2027.
Notes
Court scheduling limit, for employers with 100 or more employees (employers not covered by (c)(2)(A)) that request early evaluation 'prior to or simultaneous with' the responsive pleading or initial appearance ((f)(1)(A); no day count). The early evaluation process 'shall not extend beyond 30 days unless parties mutually agree' ((f)(11); start point not defined; not modeled). Early evaluation exists in both the interim and current versions (actions brought on or after June 19, 2024).
Related deadlines
- FEHA employment complaint: file with the Civil Rights Department (3 years) (36 months after)
- FEHA complaint: extension to 1 year after the aggrieved person turns 18 (12 months after)
- FEHA civil action: file within 1 year of the CRD right-to-sue notice (12 months after)
- CRD 150-day mark: right-to-sue notice available on request if CRD has not sued (150 days after)
- CRD must issue right-to-sue notice no later than 1 year after complaint (12 months after)
- CRD's own civil action (individual complaint): within 1 year after complaint filed (12 months after)
- CRD's own civil action on group/class or Ralph Act complaint: within 2 years (24 months after)
- EEOC charge (Title VII): 300 days in a deferral state such as California (300 days after)
Rules current as of 2026-10-27. Confirm against the official source and any local rule or court order before relying on a date. Rules changelog.