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HomeLabor CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 354 Employer Misdemeanor Penalties

§ 354 Employer Misdemeanor Penalties

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§ 354 Employer Misdemeanor Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If a boss breaks work rules, they can get in trouble.
  • •The boss might have to pay up to $1,000.
  • •The boss could go to jail for up to 60 days, or both pay and go to jail.

Example

Your boss makes you work extra hours without paying you.

This is against the rules, so your boss could get fined or even go to jail for a little while.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 354 Employer Misdemeanor Penalties

Any employer who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not exceeding 60 days, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 190. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 1018 Unauthorized Union Button Use
  • § 408 Misdemeanor Penalties
  • § 6951 Railroad Company Penalties
  • § 1103 Violation Penalties For Employers
  • § 1308 Child Endangerment Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 354.
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