Section 1178 Of Chapter 1. Wages, Hours And Working Conditions From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
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. If after investigation the commission finds that in any
occupation, trade, or industry, the wages paid to employees may be
inadequate to supply the cost of proper living, or that the hours or
conditions of labor may be prejudicial to the health, morals, or
welfare of employees, the commission shall select a wage board to
consider any of such matters and transmit to such wage board the
information supporting its findings gathered in the investigation.
Such investigation shall include at least one public hearing.