California · Labor Code

LAB §2673: (a) Every employer engaged in the business of garment manufacturing shall keep accurate records for four years which show all of the following: (1) The names and addresses of all garment workers direc

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Garment manufacturers must maintain accurate records for four years showing garment workers' names and addresses.

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(a) Every employer engaged in the business of garment manufacturing shall keep accurate records for four years which show all of the following: (1) The names and addresses of all garment workers directly employed by such person. (2) The hours worked daily by employees, including the times the employees begin and end each work period. (3) The daily production sheets, including piece rates. (4) The wage and wage rates paid each payroll period. (5) The contract worksheets indicating the price per unit agreed to between the contractor and manufacturer. (6) All contracts, invoices, purchase orders, work or job orders, and style or cut sheets. This documentation shall include the business names, addresses, and contact information of the contracting parties. (7) A copy of the garment license of every person engaged in garment manufacturing who is required to register with the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Section 2675, and with whom the employer has entered into a contract for the performance of garment manufacturing. (8) The ages of all minor employees. (9) Any other conditions of employment. (b) Brand guarantors shall keep accurate records for four years that show all of the following: (1) Contract worksheets indicating the price per unit agreed to between the brand guarantor and the contractor or manufacturer. (2) All contracts, invoices, purchase orders, work or job orders, and style or cut sheets. This documentation shall include the business names, addresses, and contract information of the contracting parties. (3) A copy of the garment license of every person engaged in garment manufacturing who is required to register with the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Section 2675, and with whom the employer has entered into a contract for the performance of garment manufacturing. (c) The recordkeeping requirements in this section are in addition to the recordkeeping requirements set forth in this code, the California Code of Regulations, and in the Industrial Welfare Commission wage orders.

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