Usually, these laws primarily apply to employers operating within the geographical boundaries of California. However, there are particular situations where out-of-state employers may find themselves under the jurisdiction of California labor laws.
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.
All complaints are confidential; the name of the complainant and the nature of the complaint are not disclosed.
Please contact the U.S. Department of Labor at 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) for questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act. How do I report harassment?
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.
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.
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 you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.