California § 1178 - If after investigation the commission finds that in any occupation, trade, or ind
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1178 — If after investigation the commission finds that in any occupation, trade, or ind, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1178. If after investigation the commission finds that in any occupation, trade, or ind
If after investigation the commission finds that in any occupation, trade, or industry, the wages paid to employees may be inadequate to supply the cost of proper living, or that the hours or conditions of labor may be prejudicial to the health, morals, or welfare of employees, the commission shall select a wage board to consider any of such matters and transmit to such wage board the information supporting its findings gathered in the investigation. Such investigation shall include at least one public hearing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1178
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1178 cover?
Section 1178 ("If after investigation the commission finds that in any occupation, trade, or ind") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1178?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1178 apply to my situation?
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