Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

California State Department of Industrial Relations

Investigates complaints about suspected violations of state laws regarding labor standards.

Description:

Mission is enforce minimum labor standards in order to ensure employees are not required or permitted to work under substandard unlawful conditions, and to protect employers who comply with the law from those who attempt to gain competitive advantage at the expense of their workers by failing to comply with minimum labor standards. Investigates complaints about suspected violations of state laws regarding labor standards. Claims for back wages due from an employer or former employer may be filed. Enforces the state's child labor, minimum wage and overtime and farm labor contractor laws as well as the laws which require employers to provide workers' compensation insurance. Also issues theatrical permits for minors working in the entertainment industry. Reports of suspected violations of any of these laws will be investigated. Investigates complaints alleging retaliation in the workplace. Investigates and enforces payment of appropriate prevailing wage in public work projects. Processes licensing and registration for farm labor contractors, garmet manufacturers, car washs, talent agents, industrial homeworkers, subminimum wage and sheltered workshops, studio teachers and door-to-door sales by minors.

Location

Public Transit:

BART and MUNI stop within two blocks.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Cantonese
Mandarin
Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

California workers receiving less than the minimum wage and employed under conditions in violation of the applicable laws. Employers wishing to operate in compliance with state labor laws offered information and assistance

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Call, write or visit Web site to obtain a claim form. Applicants are advised to file forms in person so an intake officer can assist with the completion of the form in order to avoid processing delays.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies depending on the nature of service requested.

Service Areas:

Brisbane
Colma
Daly City
Pacifica
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
South San Francisco