HB 1958

Present law requires all wages or compensation earned by employees in private employment to be due and payable at least once per month. As used in this provision, "private employment"" means all employments in concerns where five or more employees are employed. This definition does not include employment under the direct management, supervision, and control of the United States, this state, any county, incorporated city, town, or other municipal corporation or political subdivision of this state, or any o ffice or department of the state or general government . This bill provides that if an employee is employed on a piece-work or commission basis, then compensation earned is due and payable by the last day of the succeeding month. SEPARATION Present law requires an employee who leaves or is discharged from employment to be paid in full all wages or salary earned no later than the next regular pay day following the date of dismissal or voluntary leaving, or 21 days following the date of discha rge or voluntary leaving, whichever occurs last. This bill provides that if an employee is employed on a piece-work or commission basis, then compensation earned is due and payable by the last day of the succeeding month following the date of discharge or voluntary leaving. An employer must not, by any means, secure an exemption from this provision. APPLICABILITY This bill applies to wages and compensation earned on or after July 1, 2026."