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CA AB2187
Bill
Status
Vetoed
9/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Juan Arambula
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AI Summary
- Creates new misdemeanor offense under Labor Code Section 1199.6 for employers who willfully fail to pay all wages due to discharged or quit employees within 90 days of wages becoming due, if employer has ability to pay
- Establishes criminal penalties of $1,000 to $10,000 fine and/or up to 6 months county jail imprisonment for violating the wage payment requirement
- Requires convicted violators to pay restitution equal to total unpaid wages to aggrieved employees in addition to criminal fines
- Does not apply if employer disputes employee's wage entitlement in civil action or proceeding, unless final judgment is entered in employee's favor
- Exempts state from reimbursing local agencies for costs of enforcing the new crime under Proposition 13 requirements
Legislative Description
Employment: payment of wages.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/23/2010
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/24/2010
Rules5/6/2010
Appropriations4/8/2010
Labor and Employment3/4/2010
Full Bill Text
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