California SB310 amends Labor Code to increase penalties for failure to pay wages.

California SB310 amends Section 210 of the Labor Code to increase penalties for employers who fail to pay wages. The bill sets a $100 penalty for initial violations and $200 for subsequent or willful violations. Employees can recover penalties through statutory means or independent civil action, while the Labor Commissioner can enforce civil penalties. The bill also clarifies that employees can only recover one type of penalty per violation.

California SB310 amends Labor Code to increase penalties for failure to pay wages.

California SB310 amends Section 210 of the Labor Code to increase penalties for employers who fail to pay wages. The bill sets a $100 penalty for initial violations and $200 for subsequent or willful violations. Employees can recover penalties through statutory means or independent civil action, while the Labor Commissioner can enforce civil penalties. The bill also clarifies that employees can only recover one type of penalty per violation.