LABOR CODE - LAB DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION [200 - 2699.8] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) PART 1. COMPENSATION [200 - 452] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) CHAPTER 1. Payment of Wages [200 - 281] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) ARTICLE 1. General Occupations [200 - 244] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) 221. It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee. (Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 357.)