Section 2812.
Cal. Labor Code - LAB § 2812.
in effectExcept 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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026