Know Your Rights

Employers cannot deduct wages unless required by law (e.g., taxes). They may not deduct for uniforms or required tools.

If you're working on a publicly funded project in California, you must be paid the prevailing wage—a rate higher than the state minimum wage.

In addition to wages, you may be entitled to:

Medical insurance
Workers' compensation
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and holidays
Safety training
If your employer doesn't offer these benefits, they must pay the value in wages.

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