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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 2§ 6372 Employee Pay Frequency Rules

§ 6372 Employee Pay Frequency Rules

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§ 6372 Employee Pay Frequency Rules

This law requires that employees be paid their wages at least once every month, and the employer can set a different payment schedule as long as it meets that minimum.

Key Takeaways

  • •Wages must be paid at least once each month.
  • •The employer can choose a different payment interval, but it cannot be less frequent than monthly.
  • •The rule applies to all wages and salaries covered by the statute.

Example

A worker at a grocery store gets paid every two weeks.

The employer is following the rule because the payment happens more often than the required once‑a‑month minimum.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 6372 Employee Pay Frequency Rules

Wages and salaries shall be paid at such intervals as the board may direct, but at least once each month. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

wages and salariesboardonce each month

Related Statutes

  • § 6962 Employee Pay Frequency Rules
  • § 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding
  • § 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules
  • § 5942 Harbor Project Feasibility Hearing
  • § 5944 Harbor Land Acquisition Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6372.
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