California Codes > Labor Code > General Provisions California Codes > Labor Code > General Provisions Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions § 1 This act shall be known as the Labor Code. § 2 The provisions of this code, in so far as they are substantially the … § 3 All persons who, at the time this code goes into effect, hold office … § 4 No action or proceeding commenced before this code takes effect, and … § 5 Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions … § 6 Division, part, chapter, article, and section headings contained … § 7 Whenever, by the provisions of this code, an administrative power is … § 8 Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of … § 9 Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this code or of any … § 10 “Section” means a section of this code unless some other statute is … § 11 The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the … § 12 The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter. § 12.1 The Legislature hereby declares its intent that the terms “man” or … § 12.2 “Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by … § 13 The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular. § 14 “County” includes “city and county.” § 15 “Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive. § 16 “Oath” includes affirmation. § 17 “Signature” or “subscription” includes mark when the signer or … § 18 “Person” means any person, association, organization, partnership, … § 18.5 “Agency” means the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. § 19 “Department” means Department of Industrial Relations. § 19.5 “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development. § 20 “Director” means Director of Industrial Relations. § 21 “Labor Commissioner” means Chief of the Division of Labor Standards … § 22 “Violation” includes a failure to comply with any requirement of the … § 23 Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed, every … § 24 If any provision of this code, or the application thereof to any … § 25 “Sheriff” includes “marshal.” § 26 Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, no person who has … § 27 Whenever the term “workers’ compensation judge” or “workers’ … § 28 For injuries occurring on and after January 1, 1991, whenever the … § 29 “Medical director” means the physician appointed by the … § 29.5 The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation declaring April 28 … Need help with an employment contract?Have it reviewed by a lawyer, get answers to your questions and move forward with confidence.Connect with a lawyer now Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!
