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What are considered "Wages?"
"Wages" include all amounts for labor performed by employees of every description, whether the amount is fixed or ascertained by the standard of time, task, piece, commission basis, or other method of calculation. Cal. Labor Code § 200.
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What is Wage Theft?
"Wage Theft" is the intentional deprivation of wages, gratuities, benefits, or other compensation, by unlawful means, with the knowledge that the wages, gratuities, benefits, or other compensation is due to the employee under the law.
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What are some examples of Wage Theft?
An employee may be the victim of wage theft if an employer:
- Pays less than minimum wage
- Refuse an application from a prospective tenant, charge a higher deposit or rent, or treat theprospective tenant or tenant differently in any other way because the prospective tenant or tenantuses a Section 8 voucher or other housing subsidy.
- Refuse to enter into or renew a lease because the tenant will use a Section 8 housing voucher orother housing subsidy.
- Interrupt or terminate any tenancy because the tenant is using or plans to use a Section 8 voucheror other housing subsidy.
- Falsely represent that a rental unit is not available for tenancy because the prospective tenant willbe using a Section 8 housing voucher or other housing subsidy.
- Require any clause, condition or restriction in the terms of an agreement solely because thetenant will use a Section 8 voucher (with the exception of those required by a particular subsidyprogram).
- Restrict a tenant’s access to facilities or services at the rental property (such as a pool or fitnesscenter) or refuse repairs or improvements to the property associated with the tenancy, because ofthe use of a Section 8 housing voucher or other subsidy.
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What is Minimum Wage?
Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly rate that an employer can pay an employee. Minimum wage can differ depending upon the location of the work and the type of work. Click here for MORE INFORMATION.