California Employment Contract PDF
California at a glance: Non-Compete Ban: Strictly Void (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600) · Out-of-State Jurisdiction Ban: Prohibited (Cal. Lab. Code § 925) · Required Disclosures: Wage Theft Notice (§ 2810.5) for hourly
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Employment Contracts in California
California employment contracts are heavily employee-protective. Non-compete clauses are strictly void and illegal under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, and employers are banned from enforcing out-of-state forum selection or governing law clauses on CA residents (California Labor Code Section 925).
Additionally, employers must provide hourly employees with a written Wage Theft Prevention Act notice (Labor Code § 2810.5) detailing payment schedules, sick leave, and workers' comp info.
California Employment Contract — Quick Reference
| Requirement | California Rule |
|---|---|
| Non-Compete Ban | Strictly Void (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600) |
| Out-of-State Jurisdiction Ban | Prohibited (Cal. Lab. Code § 925) |
| Required Disclosures | Wage Theft Notice (§ 2810.5) for hourly |
| At-Will Presumption | Yes (Cal. Lab. Code § 2922) |
California Legal Requirements
- Any non-compete clause included is void and can subject the employer to civil penalties.
- Employers must notify employees of CA paid sick leave entitlements.
- Arbitration clauses must be mutual and comply with specific disclosure rules.
California Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's California legal resources or your state legislature's official website.