EmploymentQuestion 273 of 1605
Under the California Labor Code, the term "wages" includes:
a.All amounts for labor performed, whether by time, piece, commission, or other method, and the value of certain benefits
b.Only the base hourly rate
c.Only cash payments, never anything else
d.Only payments made by direct deposit
Explanation
Labor Code §200 broadly defines "wages" as all amounts for labor performed by employees, whether the amount is fixed or based on time, task, piece, commission, or other method of calculation. This broad definition affects overtime, final pay, and deduction rules.
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