Lab. Code, § 1557 · Part 5.6. WORKPLACE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Lab. Code, § 1557
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against an employee for exercising or attempting to exercise their rights under this part, filing a complaint with the Labor Commissioner alleging a violation of this part, cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this part, or for any action taken by an employee to invoke, or assist in any manner in, the enforcement of this part.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 667, Sec. 1. (SB 294) Effective January 1, 2026.
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