This chapter does not limit the authority of the Attorney General or the district attorney of any county, either upon their own complaint or the complaint of any person acting for himself or the general public, to prosecute actions, either civil or criminal, for violations of this chapter, or to enforce the provisions thereof independently and without specific direction of the director.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 170. (AB 1516) Effective January 1, 2018.)

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Terms Used In California Labor Code 1399

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • County: includes "city and county. See California Labor Code 14
  • Director: means Director of Industrial Relations. See California Labor Code 20
  • Person: means any person, association, organization, partnership, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation. See California Labor Code 18
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.