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Cal. LAB § 208

This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 208, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.

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Official statutory text

Every employee who is discharged shall be paid at the place of discharge, and every employee who quits shall be paid at the office or agency of the employer in the county where the employee has been performing labor. All payments shall be made in the manner provided by law.

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