EmploymentQuestion 252 of 1605
A construction contractor pays its field employees on a biweekly basis. Under Labor Code §204, wages for work performed must be paid:
a.Only once at the completion of the project
b.Whenever the contractor receives a draw from the owner
c.At least twice during each calendar month on regular paydays designated in advance
d.At the contractor's sole discretion
Explanation
Labor Code §204 requires wages to be paid at least twice per calendar month on regular, pre-designated paydays. Construction employers commonly satisfy this with biweekly or semimonthly pay periods.
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