Which Wage Order Applies?

To determine which Wage Order covers an employee or group of employees, you must first determine if your business is covered by one of the industry orders.

An industry, business or establishment must generally comply with the Wage Order applicable to the main purpose of the business, except Wage Order 5, Public Housekeeping Industry. For more information, see “Incidental Housekeeping Activities” in Wage Order Listings. Most large businesses conduct a variety of operations, but where they all tend to carry out a common business purpose under common general control, they are treated as one business.

Example: A manufacturer with a production plant in California may have a separate