Class Code 8810
Clerical Office Employees
Class Code 8810 covers clerical office employees in California — staff who perform administrative, clerical, and office support tasks. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium rate is $0.214 per $100 of payroll, a low base cost reflecting lower expected claim frequency and severity for office work.
What Class Code 8810 Covers
This classification applies to workers whose primary duties are administrative or clerical and are performed in an office environment: data entry, reception, bookkeeping, scheduling, payroll, HR administration and similar desk-based tasks. It covers employees working at business offices, call centers, back-office processing centers and home-based employees doing the same clerical tasks for a California employer. It does not apply to employees who regularly perform manual labor, warehouse duties, driving or installation work; those activities require different WCIRB class codes. Temporary office staff and part-time clerical workers are generally included under 8810 if their duties are clerical in nature and payroll is reported under the employer.
Who It Applies To
- Administrative assistants and executive assistants
- Receptionists and office clerks
- Data entry specialists and transcriptionists
- Payroll, HR and benefits administrators
- Customer service representatives working in an office
- Back-office processing staff and schedulers
Common Job Duties
- Typing, data entry and maintenance of electronic records
- Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and front-desk duties
- Preparing invoices, basic bookkeeping and payroll input
- Filing, scanning, mail handling and document management
- Customer correspondence, claims intake or order processing
- Using standard office equipment: computers, printers, copiers, shredders
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $0.214 Rate
The pure premium rate of $0.214 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of workers' comp premium allocated to expected claim costs for class 8810. To calculate the basic loss cost, divide total payroll by $100 and multiply by 0.214; insurers then add expense loads, policy fees, and state assessments to produce the final premium. An employer's actual cost is influenced by their experience modification (X-mod), payroll mix, claims history, deductible choices and correct classification of employees.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
California employers must maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) as required by Cal/OSHA (Title 8 §3203) and provide hazard communication, training and recordkeeping tailored to office risks. Employers should follow Cal/OSHA ergonomic guidance and conduct workstation assessments to reduce MSDs; serious work-related injuries (inpatient hospitalization, amputation, loss of an eye) and fatalities must be reported to Cal/OSHA within required timeframes. Maintain accurate injury logs and post required worker safety notices for California employees.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 8810
A PEO like Key HR helps employers paying class 8810 by ensuring correct payroll classification, conducting ergonomic assessments and safety training, and managing claims and return-to-work plans to limit costs. Key HR also centralizes reporting, negotiates insurer services, and provides experience-mod consulting so California employers can reduce premium through proactive loss control and claims advocacy.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Are remote or work-from-home clerical employees classified under 8810?
Yes — classification is based on job duties, not location. If an employee performs primarily clerical duties from home for your California business, they typically fall under 8810. Be sure to allocate payroll to California when the employee works for a CA employer from within the state; a PEO can help track location-based payroll reporting.
What if my clerical staff occasionally lift boxes or move packages?
Occasional light lifting (mail tubs, small supply boxes) is normal for clerical staff and usually remains in 8810. If the position regularly requires manual handling, stocking, deliveries or warehouse tasks, that portion of payroll should be reported to a manual-labor class code. Accurate time and duty records are essential to avoid misclassification and premium surprises.
How much workers' comp premium will I pay for a clerical employee earning $50,000?
Using the pure premium: $50,000 ÷ 100 = 500 units; 500 × $0.214 = $107.00 as the base loss cost. The final premium will be higher after insurer expense loads, policy fees, state assessments and any experience modification are applied; Key HR can provide an estimate including these adjustments.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8810
- Classification
- Clerical Office Employees
- Pure Premium Rate
- $0.214 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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