California § 2871 - No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by Section 2870
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2871 — No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by Section 2870, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2871. No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by Section 2870
No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by Section 2870 as a condition of employment or continued employment. Nothing in this article shall be construed to forbid or restrict the right of an employer to provide in contracts of employment for disclosure, provided that any such disclosures be received in confidence, of all of the employeeâs inventions made solely or jointly with others during the term of his or her employment, a review process by the employer to determine such issues as may arise, and for full title to certain patents and inventions to be in the United States, as required by contracts between the employer and the United States or any of its agencies.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2871
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2871 cover?
Section 2871 ("No employer shall require a provision made void and unenforceable by Section 2870") 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 § 2871?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2871 apply to my situation?
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