California Labor Code 2810.3: What It Means For Workers

California is known for its robust worker protection laws, and Labor Code Section 2810.3 stands out as one of the most significant. This law gives workers an extra layer of security when they are hired through labor contractors. Instead of leaving you with limited options if your wages go unpaid, it creates shared responsibility between the company that uses the contractor and the contractor itself. That means more accountability and more ways for you to protect your rights.

What California Labor Code 2810.3 Covers

Labor code section 2810.3 applies when a company brings in workers through a contractor to do jobs that are part of its usual business. The company is known as the client employer, while the contractor is the one supplying the workers. Both are responsible for making sure wages and benefits are handled properly.

There are some exceptions to this law. Very small businesses with fewer than twenty five total workers, or situations where a contractor supplies only a handful of people, may not be covered. Government agencies are also not considered client employers under this section.

What This Law Means for Workers

For you, the worker, this law is about protection and fairness. If a contractor does not pay your wages, you can still hold the client employer accountable. You also have protection if your workers’ compensation coverage is ignored.

Another important part of this law is that you cannot be punished for speaking up. Retaliation by either the client employer or the contractor is prohibited. That gives you more freedom to raise concerns without fear of losing your job.

Employer Responsibilities and Liability

Client employers cannot pass off all responsibility to the contractor. They must accept legal responsibility for unpaid wages and for having proper workers’ compensation. They also need to maintain records that show who worked, where, and for how long.

This matters for you because it means there are multiple avenues for recovering what you are owed. You do not have to depend only on the contractor who hired you. The law gives you more strength by making the client employer legally connected to your work.

Recent Developments and Real-World Impact

Lawmakers have updated section 2810.3 to cover more industries. For example, recent amendments expanded how liability works in freight and shipping. These changes are meant to keep pace with how contractors are used in today’s workplaces.

There have been real examples where this law made a difference. Workers in large businesses have successfully recovered unpaid wages because both the contractor and the client employer were held responsible. These cases show that the law is active and has real effects for people like you.

How We Stand with You Under California’s Worker Protections

Labor code section 2810.3 exists to protect workers by holding both contractors and the companies that hire them accountable. It means stronger rights, greater accountability, and a fairer workplace for you.

At Sirmabekian Law Firm, we guide workers like you through these laws and fight to recover what you deserve. If you believe your rights have been violated, reach out to us today for a free case evaluation. We are here to listen, explain your options, and take action on your behalf.