California · Labor Code

LAB §1194.3: An employee may recover attorney’s fees and costs incurred to enforce a court judgment for unpaid wages due pursuant to this code.

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An employee can recover attorney's fees and costs when enforcing a court judgment to collect unpaid wages owed under this code.

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An employee may recover attorney’s fees and costs incurred to enforce a court judgment for unpaid wages due pursuant to this code.

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