California labor laws are renowned for their comprehensive nature, providing many employee protections. However, they primarily apply to individuals who perform work within the state's borders. This includes individuals who physically work in California, regardless of their residency or the location of their employer.
(a) An employee directly employed by an employer shall be entitled to one unpaid 30-minute meal period on shifts over 5 hours and a second unpaid 30-minute meal period on shifts over 10 hours, as provided by Section 512.
It is the declared policy of this state that there should not be discrimination against workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment.
Q: What happens if I'm uninsured and an employee is injured? A: Failing to have workers' compensation coverage is a criminal offense. Section 3700.5 of the California Labor Code makes it a misdemeanor punishable by either a fine of not less than $10,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or both.
California labor laws are renowned for their comprehensive nature, providing many employee protections. However, they primarily apply to individuals who perform work within the state's borders. This includes individuals who physically work in California, regardless of their residency or the location of their employer.
The DLSE oversees and enforces California's Labor Code. Specifically, the Labor Commissioner inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, and investigates retaliation complaints.
Labor Laws 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.
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.
Labor Laws 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.
If you need help with this, give us a call at (213) 992-3299. We can ensure your complaints are filed with the correct DLSE office. After your complaint is filed, you will receive a notice of conference from the labor board, typically in 3 to 12 months.