SB 261
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: orders, decisions, and awards.
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Bill overview
This bill updates California law to strengthen enforcement of wage and hour violations. It changes how court costs and attorney fees are awarded in wage theft cases, requiring assignment to the Labor Commissioner or a public prosecutor instead of the original judgment creditor. Additionally, it introduces a civil penalty of up to three times the outstanding judgment amount for employers who fail to satisfy final wage judgments after 180 days, and mandates that prevailing plaintiffs in enforcement actions receive reimbursement for their legal fees and costs.
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