{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"221","citation":"Lab. Code, § 221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION [200. - 2699.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. COMPENSATION [200. - 452.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Payment of Wages [200. - 281.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Occupations [200. - 244.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 357.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee.</p>","text":"It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-occupations-221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}