BILL NUMBER:  AB 1881
  VETOED	DATE: 09/24/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1881 without my signature.

This bill would increase liquidated damages in civil actions for
minimum wage violations to twice the wages unlawfully unpaid and
interest thereon.

Existing law allows for liquidated damages equal to wages owed, in
addition to interest, other penalties, and attorneys' fees.  There is
no information to show that the existing enforcement and protections
of California's minimum wage laws are insufficient.

Consequently, I am returning this bill without my signature.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger