{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"234","citation":"Lab. Code, § 234","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. 2002, Ch. 1107, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>An employer absence control policy that counts sick leave taken pursuant to Section <a href=\"/lab/233\">233</a> as an absence that may lead to or result in discipline, discharge, demotion, or suspension is a per se violation of Section <a href=\"/lab/233\">233</a>. An employee working under this policy is entitled to appropriate legal and equitable relief pursuant to Section <a href=\"/lab/233\">233</a>.</p>","text":"An employer absence control policy that counts sick leave taken pursuant to Section 233 as an absence that may lead to or result in discipline, discharge, demotion, or suspension is a per se violation of Section 233. An employee working under this policy is entitled to appropriate legal and equitable relief pursuant to Section 233.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-occupations-234","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}