California · Labor Code

LAB §1404: A person, including a local government or an employee representative, seeking to establish liability against an employer may bring a civil action on behalf of the person, other persons similarly situa

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A person, including local government or employee representatives, may file a civil lawsuit against an employer to establish liability on behalf of themselves or similarly situated persons.

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A person, including a local government or an employee representative, seeking to establish liability against an employer may bring a civil action on behalf of the person, other persons similarly situated, or both, in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees as part of costs to any plaintiff who prevails in a civil action brought under this chapter.

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