Employees often refer to agencies that handle workplace disputes and complaints as “labor boards,” although there is no agency in California with that specific name. Most “labor board” complaints in California will fall under the jurisdiction of either: The California Labor Commissioner's Office, and.
The California Labor Code, more formally known as "the Labor Code", is a collection of civil law statutes for the State of California. The code is made up of statutes which govern the general obligations and rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the State of California.
We hold a final conference with the employer and/or the employer's representative to discuss any violations found and how to correct them. If back wages are owed to employees, the investigator will request payment of back wages.
File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. Contact the Labor Commissioner's Office at 1-844-522-6734 or EmploymentStatus@dir.ca.
Speaking as a California practicing attorney, I can tell you that business are not legally required to have a Human Resources (HR) department, or even have as an employee someone who has HR training or experience.
Companies with less than 20 employees can often handle HR on their own, but if you're on your way to 50 employees or more, you've likely noticed some inefficiencies, making it time to consider hiring an HR professional.
If you do not have an HR department, your business will rely on managers to oversee hiring and promotions, workplace grievances, and establish workplace ethics and norms.
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No company in the US is required to have an HR department, or any HR personnel, internally or externally.
The minimum wage in California, effective January 1, 2025, is $16.50/hour for all employers. Fast Food Restaurant employers, effective April 1, 2024, and Healthcare Facility employers, effective October 16, 2024 (see below), have a higher minimum wage.