Labor Code section 2812

Except as required by federal law, or as a condition of receiving federal funds, neither the state nor a city, county, city and county, or special district shall require an employer to use an electronic employment verification system, including under the following circumstances:

(a)

As a condition of receiving a government contract.

(b)

As a condition of applying for or maintaining a business license.

(c)

As a penalty for violating licensing or other similar laws.

Source: Section 2812, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=2812.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2012; accessed Dec. 1, 2025).

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§ 2812's source at ca​.gov