California Garment Industry Surety Bond

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Bond Penalty: $25,000

If you're engaged in manufacturing, contracting, or distributing garments in California, you're required by law to obtain a California Garment Industry Surety Bond. This bond is a licensing prerequisite enforced by the California Labor Commissioner, ensuring compliance with the Garment Worker Protection Act and other labor laws protecting workers in the garment sector.

Bond Amount & Terms

As of current law, the required bond penalty (bond amount) is $25,000, although this may vary based on prior violations or DLSE discretion. The bond guarantees payment of all wages, interest, and penalties due to garment workers under California Labor Code §§ 2670-2692. The bond must:

  • Be issued by a surety company licensed in California
  • Name the People of the State of California as obligee
  • Cover the entire term of the garment registration (typically one year)
  • Include a 30-day cancellation notice provision to the DLSE

Purpose of the Garment Bond

This surety bond protects employees working in the California garment industry. If an employer fails to pay lawful wages or violates labor laws, affected workers can make a claim on the bond to recover unpaid compensation, interest, or penalties. It also serves as a compliance tool to reduce exploitation and enforce fair labor standards. Questions and document filings may be directed to:

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
Licensing and Registration Unit – Garment Manufacturers
California Department of Industrial Relations
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901
Oakland, CA 94612

California surety bond leader, Surety One, Inc., is a specialist in the bonding needs of labor employees and contractors. We offer both the surety bonds and fidelity bonds needed by garment operators in all fifty states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Questions about this surety bond? Call us at (800) 373-2804, email us at Underwriting@SuretyOne.com or click here for live chat. A California garment industry bond is quick, easy and delivered in hours.

Surety bond application review and quoting are free of charge. There is no obligation to purchase.

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