§ 20030 Public Employer Definition

Government Code·California

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•This law defines who an 'employer' is under California law.
•An employer can be the state government, universities, schools, or any agency that hires workers.
•If you work for the state, a school, or a government agency, this law applies to your boss.

Example

If you work as a teacher at a public school, your boss is the school district.

The school district is your employer because it hires you and pays your salary.

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§ 20030 Public Employer Definition

“Employer” means the state, the university, a school employer, and any contracting agency employing an employee. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Employer state university school employer contracting agency

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 20030.

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