California’s Labor Code – Page 2

California Employee Consumer Credit Reports

May 16, 2023 2:45 amMay 16, 2023 2:46 am

California’s Labor Code provides for employer use of consumer credit reports. These provisions are contained in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.6, which was added in 2011 by Chapter 724. Labor Code Section 1024.5 prohibits an employer or prospective employer...

Employee Inventions in California

May 8, 2023 2:30 amMay 8, 2023 2:31 am

In Division 3, Chapter 2, Article 3.5, California’s Labor Code has provisions related to inventions made by an employee. Article 3.5 was added by Chapter 1001 in 1979. Labor Code Section 2870 specifies that any provision in an employment agreement...

Employee Consumer Credit Reports

May 7, 2023 2:28 amMay 7, 2023 2:29 am

California’s Labor Code provides for employer use of consumer credit reports. These provisions are contained in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.6, which was added in 2011 by Chapter 724. Labor Code Section 1024.5 prohibits an employer or prospective employer...

Labor Statistics and Research in California

April 5, 2023 6:49 amApril 5, 2023 7:08 am

California’s Labor Code, in Division 1, Chapter 7, provides for labor statistics and research to be done. It requires the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to collect, compile, and present facts and statistics relating to the condition of labor in...

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‘The Promote Ownership by Workers for Economic Recovery Act’

March 23, 2023 6:58 amMarch 23, 2023 7:08 am

California’s Labor Code, in Chapter 1 of Division 6, contains “The Promote Ownership by Workers for Economic Recovery Act.” Section 10000 names the Act. Section 10001 provides general information, primarily on the establishment of the Future of Work Commission by...

Employers Dealing with Employees Wearing Political Message Clothing

October 28, 2020 9:37 pmOctober 28, 2020 9:55 pm

California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. These provisions are found in Division 2 [Employment Regulation and Supervision], Part 3 [Privileges and Immunities], Chapter 5 [Political Affiliations], Sections 1101 –...