EmploymentQuestion 1031 of 1605
An employment agreement contains a clause the employer knows is legally unenforceable under California law. Under Labor Code §432.5, requiring an employee to sign it is:
a.A federal offense only
b.Unlawful for the employer to knowingly require
c.Perfectly acceptable business practice
d.Required for all new hires
Explanation
Labor Code §432.5 makes it unlawful for an employer to require an employee or applicant to agree, in writing, to any term or condition the employer knows to be prohibited by law. Contractors should ensure their employment documents do not contain provisions that violate California law.
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