In many states, employers must comply with State Wage Orders in addition to general labor and occupational safety laws. These orders establish detailed standards related to wages, hours, and working conditions specific to particular industries. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in penalties and legal action.
California Wage Orders (“IWC”s)
All California employers must post the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order specific to their industry or occupation group, in addition to the General Minimum Wage Order, in conspicuous areas frequented by employees. (Labor Code § 1183(d))
Unsure which Order applies? Please see the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) publication, “Which IWC Order? Classifications” or the alphabetical index of businesses and occupations. Contact us for further assistance.
California IWCs
| Industry | Languages Available |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Industry | English/Spanish |
| Personal Service Industry | English/Spanish |
| Canning, Freezing, & Preserving | English/Spanish |
| Professional, Technical, Clerical | English/Spanish |
| Public Housekeeping | English/Spanish |
| Laundry, Linen, and Dry Cleaning | English/Spanish |
| Mercantile Industry | English/Spanish |
| Products After Harvest | English/Spanish |
| Transportation Industry | English/Spanish |
| Amusement and Recreation | English/Spanish |
| Broadcasting Industry | English/Spanish |
| Motion Picture Industry | English/Spanish |
| Agricultural Products | English/Spanish |
| Agricultural Occupations | English/Spanish |
| Household Occupations | English/Spanish |
| Construction, Drilling, Logging | English/Spanish |
| Miscellaneous Employees | English/Spanish |
Wage Orders for other states
Connecticut
In the state of Connecticut, there are specific regulations covering the following industries:
- Mercantile
- Restaurant
Each employer subject to the provisions must post a wage order at the place of business where it can be read easily by the employees. (Connecticut General Statutes, Section 31-66)
| Industry | Languages Available |
|---|---|
| Mercantile Industry | English |
| Restaurant and Hotel Occupations | English/Spanish |
New Jersey
Every employer subject to any order issued under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law must keep any applicable wage order posted in a conspicuous and accessible place in or about the premises wherein any person subject thereto is employed. (NJSA 34:11-56a21)
| Industry | Languages Available |
|---|---|
| First Processing Farm Product Occupations | English |
| Seasonal Amusement Occupations | English |
| Hotel and Motel Occupations | English |
| Food Service Occupations | English |
| Mercantile Occupations | English |
| Beauty Culture Occupations | English |
| Laundry, Cleaning and Dyeing Occupations | English |
New York
In addition to the general minimum wage order, every New York employer must keep applicable wage orders – Building Services, Hospitality, Miscellaneous Industries and Occupations, and Agriculture – posted in a conspicuous place in his or her establishment. (12 NYCRR Ch. 2, Sub. B)
| Industry | Languages Available |
|---|---|
| Apparel Industry | English |
| Building Service Industry | English |
| Farm Workers | English |
| Hospitality Industry | English |
| Miscellaneous Industries | English |
