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California Labor Code Section 218.5

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In any action brought for the nonpayment of wages, fringe
benefits, or health and welfare or pension fund contributions, the
court shall award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the
prevailing party if any party to the action requests attorney's fees
and costs upon the initiation of the action.  This section shall not
apply to an action brought by the Labor Commissioner.  This section
shall not apply to a surety issuing a bond pursuant to Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and
Professions Code or to an action to enforce a mechanics lien brought
under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3109) of Title 15 of Part 4
of Division 3 of the Civil Code.
   This section does not apply to any action for which attorney's
fees are recoverable under Section 1194.

Last modified: January 12, 2009