We train workers for good jobs, enforce labor laws to keep them safe and secure; and administer benefits to help them in times of transition. The Agency oversees seven departments, boards, and …

The California Department of Industrial Relations protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners and helps employers comply with state labor laws.

Dec 31, 2025 · Sacramento – The Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) highlights some key laws that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and encourages workers, employers, and …

Existing local hire and workforce development programs are creating pipelines for disadvantaged workers into living wage jobs. The area has also seen increased investment in sustainable …

New MOU between California’s Labor & Workforce Development Agency and Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthens labor rights and protections for Mexican workers in California

The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) authorizes aggrieved employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of the State of California for Labor Code violations.

Visit the Department of Industrial Relations’ Labor Commissioner’s Office Frequently Asked Questions page for information on labor law and employee rights, including work hours, wages and tips, …

Employees can go to state agencies such as the Labor Commissioner’s Office and Cal/OSHA to seek enforcement of these laws, whereas independent contractors must resolve their disputes or enforce …

In California, all workers are protected by labor laws regardless of their immigration status. Visit the Labor Commissioner’s Office to learn about employers’ responsibilities under the California labor code.

This site is brought to you by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the California Department of Industrial Relations. It serves as a resource to help prevent the spread of …