California · Labor Code

LAB §256: The Labor Commissioner shall impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding 30 days pay as waiting time under the terms of Section 203.

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The Labor Commissioner may impose a civil penalty up to 30 days of wages as waiting time under Section 203.

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The Labor Commissioner shall impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding 30 days pay as waiting time under the terms of Section 203.

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