California Labor Code

§ 926

LAB § 926 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 3 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)A contract or contract term that violates Section 16608 of the Business and Professions Code is void as contrary to public policy only if entered into on or after January 1, 2026.

(b)A worker who has been subjected to the conduct prohibited by subdivision (b) of Section 16608 of the Business and Professions Code or a worker representative may bring a civil action on behalf of that worker, other persons similarly situated, or both, in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(c)Any person found liable for a violation of this section shall be liable for actual damages sustained by the worker or workers on whose behalf the case is brought, or five thousand dollars ($5,000) per worker, whichever is greater, in addition to injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 703, Sec. 2. (AB 692) Effective January 1, 2026.