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CA AB1881
Bill
Status
Vetoed
9/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Monning
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AI Summary
- Increases liquidated damages in wage recovery lawsuits from equal to unpaid wages to twice the unpaid wages, plus interest
- Applies to actions under Labor Code Sections 1193.6 or 1194 for recovery of wages paid below the minimum wage set by the Industrial Welfare Commission
- Excludes liquidated damages for failure to pay overtime compensation
- Allows courts to refuse or reduce liquidated damages if employer proves the violation was in good faith and based on reasonable belief that it did not violate minimum wage laws
- Applies only to civil actions commenced on or after January 1, 1992
Legislative Description
Recovery of wages: liquidated damages.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/23/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules5/13/2010
Labor and Employment2/25/2010
Full Bill Text
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