Our mission
WorkplaceCalc.com was built with one goal: give working people fast, free access to the calculations that affect their financial lives. Whether you need to know your workers comp benefits after an injury, the statute of limitations on a workplace claim, what your paycheck should look like after taxes, or how much you need to earn in a new city — these are questions that matter and deserve clear, honest answers.
Too many important financial and legal tools are buried behind paywalls, wrapped in confusing legal language, or simply don't exist as clean standalone tools. We change that.
What we cover
WorkplaceCalc.com covers the full range of workplace financial and legal calculations that affect everyday workers:
Our values
How we stay accurate
Our calculators are updated at least annually, and more frequently when significant law changes occur. We track:
- IRS annual adjustments to tax brackets, standard deductions, and 401k contribution limits
- State workers compensation maximum weekly benefit updates (published each fall for the following year)
- State minimum wage increases, many of which are indexed to inflation and update every January 1
- Federal and state FMLA and paid leave law changes
- Cost of living index updates from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)
When you use our tools, you will always see a "Last updated" date at the bottom of each page. If you notice an error or outdated information, please let us know.
Who uses WorkplaceCalc.com
Our tools are used by a wide range of people:
- Employees checking their workers comp benefits, overtime pay, or FMLA eligibility
- HR professionals answering employee questions about pay, leave, and benefits
- Small business owners ensuring compliance with minimum wage and overtime laws
- Job seekers comparing salaries and cost of living when evaluating offers in different cities
- Attorneys and paralegals checking statute of limitations deadlines for clients
- Financial advisors using our paycheck and 401k tools to illustrate concepts to clients
Contact us
We welcome feedback, error reports, and suggestions for new calculators. If you find an error or have a question, please contact us or email [email protected]. We read every message.
For data sources and methodology details, see our Methodology page.