California · Labor Code
LAB §2682: Moneys recovered under this chapter shall be applied first to payment of wages due affected employees.
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Moneys recovered under this chapter shall be applied first to payment of wages due affected employees. If insufficient funds are withheld or recovered, the money shall be prorated among all such workers. Any remainder shall be paid to the General Fund of the state.
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