Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.
How Do I Contact the Labor Board in California? To contact the DLSE, call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636). You may also visit the DLSE webpage to determine DLSE business hours, find local office addresses, or visit an office nearest you. General inquiries may be emailed to DLSE2@dir.ca.
If appropriate, the Department of Labor may litigate and/or recommend criminal prosecution. Employers who have willfully violated the law may be subject to criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
Willful violations of the FLSA may result in criminal prosecution and the violator fined up to $10,000. A second conviction may result in imprisonment.
What Triggers a DOL Audit? A DOL audit can be triggered by various factors, such as complaints from employees, industry-wide investigations, or random selection. Common triggers include suspicions of H1B wage violations, misclassification of H1B employees, failure to keep accurate records or previous violations.
If appropriate, the Department of Labor may litigate and/or recommend criminal prosecution. Employers who have willfully violated the law may be subject to criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
You may report fraud, waste, mismanagement, or misconduct involving SBA programs or employees either online or by calling the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at 800-767-0385. You may choose to remain anonymous.
All complaints are confidential; the name of the complainant and the nature of the complaint are not disclosed.
DOLE, for example, has conducted investigations in response to anonymous complaints, especially when there are serious concerns related to workers' health, safety, or violations of labor standards.