California § 182 - In any action initiated by a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enfor

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 182 — In any action initiated by a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enfor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 182. In any action initiated by a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enfor

In any action initiated by a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enforce this code, any individual agreement between a worker and employer that purports to limit representative actions or to mandate private arbitration shall have no effect on the authority of the public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enforce the code. Any subsequent appeal of the denial of any motion or other court filing to impose such restrictions on a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner shall not stay the trial court proceedings, notwithstanding Section 916 of the Code of Civil Procedure. An individual agreement does not include a collective bargaining agreement.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 182

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 182 cover?

Section 182 ("In any action initiated by a public prosecutor or the Labor Commissioner to enfor") 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 § 182?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 182" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 182 apply to my situation?

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