Cal. Lab. Code § 221 : CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE — EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION — COMPENSATION — PAYMENT OF WAGES — GENERAL OCCUPATIONS — Collection of paid wages TEXT PDF It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee. Ca. Lab. Code § 221 Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 357.