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HomeLabor CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2§ 70 Industrial Welfare Commission Members

§ 70 Industrial Welfare Commission Members

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§ 70 Industrial Welfare Commission Members

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a group called the Industrial Welfare Commission in the Department of Industrial Relations.
  • •This group has five people in it.
  • •The Governor picks these five people, but the Senate has to agree with the choices.

Example

Imagine your school has a club that makes rules about how students should be treated at their part-time jobs.

The principal (like the Governor) picks 5 kids to be in this club, but the teachers (like the Senate) have to say it's okay first.

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

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§ 70 Industrial Welfare Commission Members

There is in the Department of Industrial Relations the Industrial Welfare Commission which consists of five members. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1083.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Industrial Welfare CommissionDepartment of Industrial RelationsGovernorSenate

Related Statutes

  • § 1141 Agricultural Labor Relations Board
  • § 148 Occupational Safety Appeals Board
  • § 79 Labor Standards Enforcement Division
  • § 1143 Annual Board Report To Legislature
  • § 1149 Board General Counsel Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 70.
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