The California Labor Code, more formally known as "the Labor Code" is a collection of civil law statutes for the State of California. The code is made up of statutes which govern the general obligations and rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the State of California.

Divisions of the Labor Code:

• Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations
• Division 2. Employment Regulation and Supervision
• Division 3. Employment Relations
• Division 4. Workers' Compensation and Insurance
• Division 5. Safety and Employment

A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty which resulted in harm to the plaintiff.

A letter of recommendation is a letter in which an employer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the employee being recommended in terms of that individual’s ability to perform a particular job, task or function.

A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.