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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 11Ch. 5Art. 1§ 120504 Labor Contract Anti-Discrimination Rules

§ 120504 Labor Contract Anti-Discrimination Rules

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§ 120504 Labor Contract Anti-Discrimination Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •No deals with groups that treat workers unfairly because of things like race, gender, or religion.
  • •The board can't treat workers unfairly for the same reasons.
  • •This is about making sure everyone gets a fair chance at work.

Example

A company wants to hire a group that only lets men join.

The company can't make a deal with that group because it's unfair to women.

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

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§ 120504 Labor Contract Anti-Discrimination Rules

(a) A contract or agreement shall not be made with any labor organization, association, or group that denies membership to, or in any manner discriminates against, any employee on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code. (b)  The board shall not discriminate with regard to employment against any person on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 788, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contract or agreementlabor organizationdiscriminates againstbasis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940Government CodeSections 12926 and 12926.1boardemployment

Related Statutes

  • § 120509 Public Employee Retirement Enrollment
  • § 101343 Labor Organization Anti-Discrimination Rules
  • § 105141 Public Employee Collective Bargaining
  • § 12302 District Retirement Benefits Options
  • § 12304 Retirement System Administration Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120504.
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