§ 1736 Employee Whistleblower Confidentiality

Labor Code·California

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This law says that if a worker tells the government about their boss breaking work rules, the government must keep the worker's name and identity a secret.

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•If you report your boss for breaking work rules, the government won't tell your boss it was you.
•The government must keep your name and any information that could identify you a secret.
•This rule is to protect workers who speak up about unfair treatment.

Example

A worker reports to the government that their boss is not paying them the correct wages.

The government must keep the worker's name and any information that could identify them a secret during the investigation.

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§ 1736 Employee Whistleblower Confidentiality

During any investigation conducted under this part, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall keep confidential the name of any employee who reports a violation of this chapter and any other information that may identify the employee. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 302, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Division of Labor Standards Enforcement confidential employee violation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 1736.

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