California § 5290 - No employer shall use an assignment order authorized by this chapter as grounds f
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5290 — No employer shall use an assignment order authorized by this chapter as grounds f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5290. No employer shall use an assignment order authorized by this chapter as grounds f
No employer shall use an assignment order authorized by this chapter as grounds for refusing to hire a person, or for discharging, taking disciplinary action against, denying a promotion to, or for taking any other action adversely affecting the terms and conditions of employment of, an employee. An employer who engages in the conduct prohibited by this section may be assessed a civil penalty of a maximum of five hundred dollars ($500).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5290
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5290 cover?
Section 5290 ("No employer shall use an assignment order authorized by this chapter as grounds f") 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 § 5290?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5290" (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?
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How does California § 5290 apply to my situation?
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