CA SB27

Makes it unlawful for vendors to pay University of California employees less than the total compensation rate (hourly pay plus benefits) specified in their contract or required by UC policy, whichever is higher.

Requires vendors to provide employees with written notice of compensation rates at assignment and in January of each year, and to share basic payroll information (name, work location, pay rates, benefits, hours) twice yearly with the university and labor representatives.

Allows aggrieved employees to sue vendors for unpaid wages after providing written notice and giving the vendor 60 days to cure the violation, with penalties ranging from $100-$250 per underpaid employee per pay period.

Requires vendors to provide employees with written notice that their payroll information will be shared with UC and employee representatives to ensure compliance with wage requirements and to facilitate employment offers.

Exempts construction industry contractors from these requirements and prohibits application of the law to violations already addressed under other Labor Code provisions.