Title LAB, California Lab. Code

An employee may recover attorney’s fees and costs incurred to enforce a court judgment for unpaid wages due pursuant to this code. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 655, Sec. 8. (AB 469) Effective January 1, 2012.)

In any case in which a person employing an employee has willfully violated any of the laws, regulations, or orders governing the wages, hours of work, or working conditions of such employee, the division may seek, in a court of competent jurisdiction, and the court may grant, an …

Any person may register with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement a complaint that the wage paid to an employee for whom a minimum wage has been fixed by the commission is less than that rate. The division shall investigate the matter and take all proceedings necessary to …

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall determine, upon request, whether the wages of employees, which exceed the minimum wages fixed by the commission, have been correctly computed and paid. For this purpose, the division may examine the books, reports, contracts, payr…

The minimum wage for employees fixed by the commission or by any applicable state or local law, is the minimum wage to be paid to employees, and the payment of a lower wage than the minimum so fixed is unlawful. This section does not change the applicability of local minimum wage…

(a) Any employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent, or employee of another person, who pays or causes to be paid to any employee a wage less than the minimum fixed by an applicable state or local law, or by an order of the commission, shall be sub…

(a) In addition to any other penalty imposed by law, an employer who willfully fails to pay and has the ability to pay a final court judgment or final order issued by the Labor Commissioner for all wages due to an employee who has been discharged or who has quit within 90 days of…

(a) An employer shall not pay any of its employees at wage rates less than the rates paid to employees of another sex for substantially similar work, when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility, and performed under similar working conditions, except where the …

The maximum hours of work and the standard conditions of labor fixed by the commission shall be the maximum hours of work and the standard conditions of labor for employees. The employment of any employee for longer hours than those fixed by the order or under conditions of labor…

(a) The Chief of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement may, when in his or her judgment hardship will result, exempt any employer or employees from any mandatory day or days off requirement contained in any order of the commission. Any exemption granted by the chief pursuan…

Upon request, the Chief of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall make available to the public any enforcement policy statements or interpretations of orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission. Copies of such policy statements shall be furnished to the Industrial Wel…

(a) (1) Every current and former employee, or their representative, has the right to inspect and receive a copy of the personnel records that the employer maintains relating to the employee’s performance, including education or training records, or to any grievance concerning the…

Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent, or employee of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not less than 30 days, or by both, who does a…

Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent, or employee of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both, wh…

In every prosecution for violation of any provision of this chapter, the minimum wage, the maximum hours of work, and the standard conditions of labor fixed by the commission shall be presumed to be reasonable and lawful. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)

The commission shall not act as a board of arbitration during a strike or lockout. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)

Upon the request of the commission, the department shall cause such statistics and other data and information to be gathered, and investigations made, as the commission may require. The cost thereof shall be paid out of the appropriations made for the expenses of the commission. …

The commission may publish and distribute from time to time reports and bulletins covering its operations and proceedings under this chapter and such other matters relative thereto which it deems advisable. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)

No order made by the commission under the provisions of Sections 1182 or 1184 of this chapter shall be effective unless and until compliance is had with the provisions of Section 1178 of this code. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 208.)

(a) As used in this section and in Section 1206: (1) “Local jurisdiction” means any city, county, district, or agency, or any subdivision or combination thereof. (2) “State agency” means any state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency, or any…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this code establishes minimum penalties for failure to comply with wage-related statutes and regulations. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 655, Sec. 11. (AB 469) Effective January 1, 2012.)

In any instance in which an employer is required to physically post information, an employer may also distribute that information to employees by email with the document or documents attached. Email distribution pursuant to this section shall not alter the employer’s obligation t…

This part shall be known and may be cited as the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 374, Sec. 1. (AB 241) Effective January 1, 2014.)

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (a) (1) “Domestic work” means services related to the care of persons in private households or maintenance of private households or their premises. Domestic work occupations include childcare providers, caregivers of people w…

The Governor shall convene a committee composed of personal attendants or their representatives and the employers of personal attendants or their representatives. The committee shall study and report to the Governor on the effects this part has on personal attendants and their em…

As used in this chapter, “State agency” means any department, division, board, bureau, or commission of the State. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)

The Department of Finance shall ascertain and secure from the several State agencies tentative plans for the extension of public works which are best adapted to supply increased opportunities for advantageous public labor during periods of temporary unemployment. Such plans shall…

The department shall keep constantly advised of industrial conditions throughout the State as affecting the employment of labor. Whenever the Governor represents or the division has reason to believe, that a period of extraordinary unemployment caused by industrial depression exi…

If the department reports to the Governor that a condition of extraordinary unemployment caused by industrial depression does exist within this state, the Department of Finance may apportion the available Emergency Fund among the several state agencies for the extension of the pu…

The Department of Employment Development immediately upon the publication of a finding under this chapter that a period of extraordinary unemployment due to industrial depression exists throughout this state shall prepare approved lists of applicants for public employment, secure…

The enactment of this part is an exercise of the police power of the State of California for the protection for the public welfare, prosperity, health, safety, and peace of its people. The civil penalties provided by this chapter are in addition to any other penalty provided by l…

As used in this part: (a) “Car washing and polishing” means washing, cleaning, drying, polishing, detailing, servicing, or otherwise providing cosmetic care to vehicles. “Car washing and polishing” does not include motor vehicle repair, as defined in Section 9880.1 of the Busines…

Every employer shall keep accurate records for three years, showing all of the following: (a) The names and addresses of all employees engaged in rendering actual services for any business of the employer. (b) The hours worked daily by each employee, including the times the emplo…

The Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement shall enforce this chapter. The commissioner may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 825, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to restore the purpose of Assembly Bill 633 (Chapter 554 of the Statutes of 1999) to prevent wage theft against garment workers by clarifying ambiguities in the original language. Assembly Bill 633 sought to ensure that persons who contract…

As used in this part: (a) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or association, and includes, but is not limited to, employers, manufacturers, jobbers, wholesalers, contractors, subcontractors, and any other person or entity engaged i…

The commissioner shall promulgate all regulations and rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. The commissioner, upon good cause, may impose, in his or her discretion, the terms of penalties, the revocation of registrations, and the confiscation or disposal of go…

(a) Every employer engaged in the business of garment manufacturing shall keep accurate records for four years which show all of the following: (1) The names and addresses of all garment workers directly employed by such person. (2) The hours worked daily by employees, including …

(a) (1) To ensure that employees are paid for all hours worked, a garment manufacturer, contractor, or brand guarantor, who contracts with another person for the performance of garment manufacturing operations, shall be jointly and severally liable with any manufacturer and contr…

(a) To ensure that employees are paid for all hours worked, an employee engaged in the performance of garment manufacturing shall not be paid by the piece or unit, or by the piece rate. Employees engaged in the performance of garment manufacturing shall be paid at an hourly rate …

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall enforce Section 2673 and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 2675). (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 633.)

The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee on garment manufacturing to advise him or her of common industry problems and to effect liaison between his or her office and various segments of the industry. The committee shall consist of a cross section of the industry and …

In the annual budget submitted to the Legislature pursuant to Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution, the Governor shall include a detailed statement of the cost of regulation and estimated revenues pursuant to the provisions of this part. The Legislature intends…

The provisions of this division shall not limit, change, or in any way qualify the provisions of Divisions 4 and 4.5 of this code, but shall be fully operative and effective in all cases where the provisions of Divisions 4 and 4.5 are not applicable. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. …

The Legislature hereby declares its intent that the term “workmen’s compensation” shall hereafter also be known as “workers’ compensation, ” and that the “Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board” shall hereafter be known as the “Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.” In furtherance o…

This division and Division 5 (commencing with Section 6300) are an expression of the police power and are intended to make effective and apply to a complete system of workers’ compensation the provisions of Section 4 of Article XIV of the California Constitution. (Amended by Stat…