California § 1199 - Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent
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§ 1199. Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent
Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent, or employee of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not less than 30 days, or by both, who does any of the following: (a) Requires or causes any employee to work for longer hours than those fixed, or under conditions of labor prohibited by an order of the commission. (b) Pays or causes to be paid to any employee a wage less than the minimum fixed by an order of the commission. (c) Violates or refuses or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or any order or ruling of the commission.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1199
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1199 cover?
Section 1199 ("Every employer or other person acting either individually or as an officer, agent") 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 § 1199?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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