Cal. LAB § 406
This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 406, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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Official statutory text
Any property put up by an employee, or applicant as a part of the contract of employment, directly or indirectly, shall be deemed to be put up as a bond and is subject to the provisions of this article whether the property is put up on a note or as a loan or an investment and regardless of the wording of the agreement under which it is put up.
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