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.
By combating wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers' pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers. The Labor Commissioner has the following arms for enforcing labor laws.
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.
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.
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.
All complaints are confidential; the name of the complainant and the nature of the complaint are not disclosed.
Or Download and complete the form. Print and sign it. Take or mail it to the Labor Commissioner's office location nearest you. Mail the completed form to the Labor Commissioner's office that handles investigation for the city/location/community where you performed the work or violation occurred.