CRD settles with genetic testing company Natera over alleged late pay data reports; $375,000
Published November 8, 2026 · Coverage November 1–7, 2026, Pacific · Lower priority
On November 5, 2026 the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) announced a settlement with Natera, Inc., a genetic testing company, over its alleged failure to timely submit pay data reports for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Under the agreement Natera agreed to pay $375,000 and to submit complete, accurate and timely reports in the future. The release restates that private employers with 100 or more employees must report pay, demographic and other workforce data to the state annually.
Background
CRD is the state agency charged with enforcing California's civil rights laws, and California collects pay data to encourage employers to conduct self-assessments of pay disparities and to support state efforts to identify wage patterns and enforce civil rights laws in the workplace. According to the release, CRD took legal action in September against a Burger King franchisee and an after-school program operator for their alleged failure to report pay and demographic data to the state.
Who this affects
California private employers with 100 or more employees, including hospitals and labs
Why it matters
Inference: a reminder that CRD is actively enforcing the annual pay data reporting duty; HR should confirm each reporting entity's filings for recent years were complete and on time.
Required actions
- None for other employers from this settlement. The release restates the existing annual pay data reporting requirement for private employers with 100 or more employees; the settlement's commitments fall on the settling company.
Recommended action
- Confirm pay data reports for each California reporting entity were filed on time for 2022 through 2025.
Scope and timing
- Authority status
- Settled
- Responsible owner
- HR; Compliance
- Publication date
- 2026-11-05
- Other dates
- Reports allegedly late for 2022 through 2025
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