California Statutes

§ 2856. — 2856. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)

California § 2856.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code LABLabor Code - LAB
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Employer and Employee
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Obligations of Employee

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An employee shall substantially comply with all the directions of his employer concerning the service on which he is engaged, except where such obedience is impossible or unlawful, or would impose new and unreasonable burdens upon the employee.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.
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