Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Is there a Labor Law for when I should be paid?

I currently work for a company that has a pay schedule of: the 1st thru 15th, paid on the 18th of that month- the 16th thru 31st, paid on the 3rd of the next month. I have heard that our paydays may be changed but I do not know what the change date(s) will be. Is there a labor law that states when an employee must be paid for wages earned when they are still employed by the company?


Asked on 11/19/03, 5:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: Is there a Labor Law for when I should be paid?

Yes, California Labor Code Section 204, requires that employees be paid twice a month, on dates to be determined by the employer in advance. The exact days are not legislated but must be paid within 10 days after the work is performed.

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Answered on 11/20/03, 12:33 pm


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