California Labor Commissioner — Wage Claims & Workplace Rights
California wage recovery, retaliation complaints and labor standards information; complaint types and responsible offices differ.[1]
Source checked October 16, 2026[1]www.dir.ca.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Use the official public wage-claim portal. Wage recovery is different from reporting a general labor-law violation or filing a retaliation complaint.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Check filing deadlines, employer information, supporting records and email, mail or in-person options. Misclassified workers may still be able to file.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- California wage protections apply regardless of immigration status. A wage claim begins the agency process to investigate wages or benefits owed. [14]
- Deadlines
- Deadlines differ by claim: some penalties and records claims have one year, oral promises two, many wage violations three and written contracts four. Check the exact claim and dates. [15]
- Information & documents
- Gather employer and pay information plus copies of records you have. Keep originals; lack of your own time records does not by itself prevent filing. [16]
- Eligibility & access
- Genuine independent contractors cannot use the ordinary employee wage-claim route. If you believe you were misclassified, the Labor Commissioner may hold a hearing to decide that issue. [35]
Choose the correct claim packet and supporting forms. Garment and public-works claims have separate instructions.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
Use the official city/ZIP office finder. The closest office or your home county is not necessarily the office responsible for your claim.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Availability
- For case updates, email the district office where you filed and include your claim number in the subject line. A technical-support mailbox is not the claim office. [17]
- Availability
- The Labor Commissioner’s Oakland headquarters is closed to the public. The separate Oakland district counter is Suite 801; use the correct claim office. [34]
Use the Labor Commissioner’s public retaliation, Equal Pay Act and pay-transparency intake page. Different complaint types have different deadlines.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Deadlines
- Retaliation complaints generally have one year; the page lists a 90-day child-daycare exception and Equal Pay Act limits of two years, or three if willful. [20]
- Information & documents
- A Social Security number or photo ID is not required for a retaliation or Equal Pay Act complaint. The office says it does not ask or report immigration status. [21]
- Availability
- Discrimination based on protected characteristics may belong with the California Civil Rights Department. Choose the agency for the actual type of complaint. [22]
Follow the correct paper form instructions, sign and date it, and keep copies. Follow the current main page for the responsible agency and filing limits.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
The general California rate is $16.90 per hour from January 1, 2026. Higher industry or local rates and exemptions can apply; this is an earnings rule, not a filing fee.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- The general state minimum wage is $16.90 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Higher local or industry rates can apply. This is an earnings rule, not a filing charge. [23]
Report widespread violations affecting a group of workers. This report is not an individual wage claim; file a wage claim too if you seek unpaid wages.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Availability
- A labor-law violation report is not a wage claim. If you also seek unpaid wages, the agency says to file a wage claim too. [24]
Use the public-works complaint route for prevailing wages and apprenticeship violations. Meal/rest breaks, bounced checks and waiting-time penalties use wage adjudication.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Availability
- Public Works investigates prevailing wages. Missed meal/rest breaks, bounced checks and waiting-time penalties belong with Wage Claim Adjudication. [25]
- Availability
- Public-works paper complaints for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura go to Long Beach; all other counties use Sacramento. [26]
Use garment-specific claim materials and the dedicated unit. Contact the unit for an in-person appointment; general wage instructions do not cover every garment-law issue.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Review your hearing notice, documents and witnesses. The hearing is legally binding; missing it can cause dismissal.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Information & documents
- Prepare your evidence and witnesses. Bring a copy for yourself, the hearing officer and each named defendant; three sets is only the usual starting point. [27]
- Appointments
- Read the hearing notice and attend at the stated time. The agency says failing to attend can lead to dismissal. [28]
Review the decision and service notice promptly. Current Labor Code section 98.2 and applicable service rules govern a Superior Court appeal; postal shorthand is not a universal deadline.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. [1]
Before you start
- Appeals
- Labor Code 98.2 gives 10 days after service to appeal an ODA to Superior Court and expressly incorporates CCP 1013 for computing that period. Check your service notice promptly. [29]
- Appeals
- For mail service, CCP 1013 has different extensions for California, other US addresses, the address-confidentiality programme and overseas mail. Do not use a universal 15- or 20-day deadline. [30]
- Appeals
- A Superior Court appeal can involve a filing fee. Amounts and possible waivers need separate court review; no amount is inferred here. [31]
- Appeals
- Section 98.2 describes possible costs and attorney’s fees for an unsuccessful appeal, and a special success rule for an employee awarded more than zero. [32]
- Availability
- When an ODA becomes final, the statute provides for entry as a Superior Court judgment. A judgment still requires collection; it is not automatic receipt of wages. [33]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
- Initial wage claim form — DLSE 1 (Rev. 07/2025) (opens in a new tab)PDF[59]
- Wage-claim instructions (printed 2012; check current form and web guidance) (opens in a new tab)PDF[60]
- Wage-claim form directory — additional sheets and language versions (opens in a new tab)web[61]
- General minimum-wage order MW-2026 (opens in a new tab)PDF[62]
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- [1] California Labor Commissioner — worker services (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office
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The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. 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. This office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).
- [2] wage claim — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — How to File a Wage Claim
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How to File a Wage Claim
- [3] wage claim — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Workers in California have the right
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Workers in California have the right
- [4] claim forms (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Wage Claim
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Wage Claim
- [5] Offices — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Labor Commissioner
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Labor Commissioner
- [6] retaliation complaint — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — How to file a retaliation/discrimination complaint
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How to file a retaliation/discrimination complaint
- [7] Filing your complaint (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Filing your complaint
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Filing your complaint
- [8] Minimum Wage in California (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Minimum Wage
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Minimum Wage
- [9] Report a labor law violation (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Report a Labor Law Violation
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Report a Labor Law Violation
- [10] public works complaint (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — File a Public Works Complaint
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File a Public Works Complaint
- [11] this page (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Garment
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Garment
- [12] Wage claim hearing (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Wage claim hearing
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Wage claim hearing
- [13] After the hearing (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — After the hearing
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After the hearing
- [14] wage claim — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — California’s labor laws protect all workers, regardless of immigration status. File your wage c
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California’s labor laws protect all workers, regardless of immigration status. File your wage claim File your wage claim Required documentation Your settlement conference Wage claim hearing After the hearing When a wage claim is filed, the Labor Commissioner’s Office investigates the claim to determine if any wages or benefits are owed. In most cases, a settlement conference between the employee and employer is scheduled to resolve the issues.
- [15] wage claim — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Within one year
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Within one year for penalties regarding a bounced check or failing to provide access to, or a copy of, payroll or personnel records. Within two years for an oral promise to pay more than minimum wage. Within three years for violations of minimum wage, overtime, unpaid rest and meal breaks, sick leave, illegal deductions from pay or unpaid reimbursements Within four years for a written contract.
- [16] Required documentation (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — You are not required to keep your own time records. The Labor Commissioner requests these docum
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You are not required to keep your own time records. The Labor Commissioner requests these documents if you have them available, because they can help the Labor Commissioner’s Office better understand your claim. Supporting documents Submit one copy of the following documents, if you have them. Do not submit original documents (at a formal hearing, the hearing office may want to examine original records if you are contending that your employer falsified the records).
- [17] Wage claim hearing (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — For updates on your wage claim,
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For updates on your wage claim, please email the district office where you filed your claim and include your claim number in the subject line.
- [18] Labor Commissioner initial wage claim — DLSE1 English (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Page 1
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Is your claim about a public works project? If your answer is “YES,” STOP HERE. DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM. Fill out the “PW-1” claim form instead. If your answer is “NO,” proceed with this form. 2. Have you filed a retaliation complaint against your employer with the Labor Commissioner? □ YES, on: / / ☐ NO If you have been retaliated against, you may file a retaliation Month Day Year complaint by filling out another form, “RCI 1 Form” 3.
- [19] Labor Commissioner initial wage claim — DLSE1 English (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Page 3
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Signed: Date: Print Name: DLSE WCA FORM 1 / WAGE ADJUDICATION (REV. 07/2025 (page 3 of 3) 0 7 0 7 / 2 0 2 5 )
- [20] retaliation complaint — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Make sure you file timely Complaints must be filed within one year of the retaliatory act, exce
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Make sure you file timely Complaints must be filed within one year of the retaliatory act, except for the following instances: Whistleblowers retaliated against for raising child day care licensing violation complaints – 90 days Equal Pay Act violations – within two years (three years if willful) of the violation You may be able to file a private lawsuit instead of filing a complaint if the deadline is missed.
- [21] retaliation complaint — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — In California, all workers are protected
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In California, all workers are protected by labor laws. The Labor Commissioner's Office will not question employees’ immigration status nor report it to other government agencies. There is no need for a Social Security number or photo identification to file a complaint of retaliation, discrimination, or Equal Pay Act violation.
- [22] retaliation complaint — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Workplace discrimination complaints based on race,
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Workplace discrimination complaints based on race, color, ancestry, religion, age (40 and over), disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, or national origin (including language restrictions), should be filed with the California Civil Rights Department.
- [23] Minimum Wage in California (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Effective January 1, 2026,
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Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage is $16.90 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an industry or a locality. There is a higher minimum wage for Fast Food Workers, effective April 1, 2024, and a higher minimum wage for certain Health Care Workers. Also,some cities and counties have higher minimum wages than the state’s rate.
- [24] Report a labor law violation (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — THIS IS NOT A WAGE CLAIM. If you would like to learn about filing a wage claim, please visit: h
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THIS IS NOT A WAGE CLAIM. If you would like to learn about filing a wage claim, please visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm Or Submit the report in person or by mail 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.
- [25] public works complaint (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — The Public Works Unit investigates prevailing wage issues only.
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The Public Works Unit investigates prevailing wage issues only. Claims involving missed meal/rest breaks, bounced checks, or waiting time penalties (Labor Code §203) must be filed with the Wage Claim Adjudication Office.
- [26] public works complaint (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Complaints regarding work in the following counties
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Complaints regarding work in the following counties should be submitted to the Labor Commissioner’s Long Beach office: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura. DLSE - BOFE Public Works Attn: Complaints Unit 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202 Long Beach, CA 90810 Complaints regarding work in all other counties should be delivered to the Labor Commissioner’s Sacramento office:
- [27] Wage claim hearing (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Normally you will want to bring three sets
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Normally you will want to bring three sets of copies of any documents you plan to submit as evidence to support your claim. However, you will definitely want one copy for you, one copy for the Hearing Officer, and one copy for each named defendant.
- [28] Wage claim hearing (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — If you do not attend the hearing, your case will be dismissed. If your employer does not attend
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If you do not attend the hearing, your case will be dismissed. If your employer does not attend the hearing, the hearing officer will decide the matter on the evidence and testimony you present. The wage claim hearing is conducted in an informal setting and is legally binding. You and your employer will testify under oath before a hearing officer and will submit evidence.
- [29] California Labor Code section 98.2 (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Main content — 98.2. (a) Within 10 days
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98.2. (a) Within 10 days after service of notice of an order, decision, or award, the parties may seek review by filing an appeal to the superior court, where the appeal shall be heard de novo. The court shall charge the first paper filing fee under Section 70611 of the Government Code to the party seeking review. The fee shall be distributed as provided in Section 68085.3 of the Government Code. A copy of the appeal request shall be served upon the Labor Commissioner by the appellant. For purposes of computing the 10-day period after service, Section 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure is applicable.
- [30] California Code of Civil Procedure section 1013 (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Main content — Service is complete at the time of the deposit,
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Service is complete at the time of the deposit, but any period of notice and any right or duty to do any act or make any response within any period or on a date certain after service of the document, which time period or date is prescribed by statute or rule of court, shall be extended five calendar days, upon service by mail, if the place of address and the place of mailing is within the State of California, 10 calendar days if either the place of mailing or the place of address is outside the State of California but within the United States, 12 calendar days if the place of address is the Secretary of State’s address confidentiality program (Chapter 3.1 (commencing with Section 6205) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code), and 20 calendar days if either the place of mailing or the place of address is outside the United States,
- [31] California Labor Code section 98.2 (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Main content — The court shall charge the first paper filing fee
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The court shall charge the first paper filing fee under Section 70611 of the Government Code to the party seeking review.
- [32] California Labor Code section 98.2 (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Main content — (c) If the party seeking review
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(c) If the party seeking review by filing an appeal to the superior court is unsuccessful in the appeal, the court shall determine the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the other parties to the appeal, and assess that amount as a cost upon the party filing the appeal. An employee is successful if the court awards an amount greater than zero.
- [33] California Labor Code section 98.2 (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · Main content — (e) The Labor Commissioner shall file
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(e) The Labor Commissioner shall file, within 10 days of the order becoming final pursuant to subdivision (d), a certified copy of the final order with the clerk of the superior court of the appropriate county unless a settlement has been reached by the parties and approved by the Labor Commissioner. Judgment shall be entered immediately by the court clerk in conformity therewith. The judgment so entered has the same force and effect as, and is subject to all of the provisions of law relating to, a judgment in a civil action, and may be enforced in the same manner as any other judgment of the court in which it is entered.
- [34] Offices — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Oakland (Headquarters)
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Oakland (Headquarters) 1515 Clay Street, Room 1302 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 285-2118 > **this location is currently closed to the public.
- [35] wage claim — DIR Labor Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — The Labor Commissioner's Office has no jurisdiction over independent contractors. Some workers
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The Labor Commissioner's Office has no jurisdiction over independent contractors. Some workers who are misclassified as independent contractors are not provided basic labor rights. If you believe your employer is misclassifying you as an independent contractor, file a wage claim. The Labor Commissioner’s Office may hold a hearing to determine if a worker has been misclassified as an independent contractor.
- [36] this page (opens in a new tab)
California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Main content — Garment Enforcement Unit
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Garment Enforcement Unit 320 W. Fourth Street, Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90013 LaborComm.WCA.633@dir.ca.gov (213) 314-7222 We can assist you in-person or by phone. If you would like dedicated assistance in-person, please call to make an appointment.
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 1 — Bakersfield
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Bakersfield 7718 Meany Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 587-3060 LaborComm.WCA.BAK@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 2 — San Bernardino
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San Bernardino 464 W. Fourth Street, Room 348 San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 383-4334 LaborComm.WCA.SBO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 3 — El Centro
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El Centro 1550 W. Main St. El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 353-0607 Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM -12:30 PM 1:30 PM -5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 4 — San Diego
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San Diego 7575 Metropolitan Dr., Room 210 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 220-5451 LaborComm.WCA.SDO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 5 — Fresno
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Fresno 770 E. Shaw Avenue, Ste. 222 Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 244-5340 LaborComm.WCA.FRE@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 6 — San Jose
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San Jose 224 Airport Parkway, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95110-1022 (408) 277-1266 LaborComm.WCA.SJO@dir.ca.gov Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 7 — Lodi (was Stockton)
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Lodi (was Stockton) 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 160 Lodi, California 95240 (209) 948-7771 LaborComm.WCA.LOD@dir.ca.gov Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 8 — San Francisco
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San Francisco 455 Golden Gate Ave., 9th Floor, Suite 9628 San Francisco, CA 94102-7002 (415) 703-5300 LaborComm.WCA.SFO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 9 — Long Beach
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Long Beach 1500 Hughes Way Suite C-202 Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 590-5048 LaborComm.WCA.LBO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 10 — Santa Ana
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Santa Ana 2 MacArthur Place Suite 800 Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 558-4910 LaborComm.WCA.ANA@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 11 — Los Angeles
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Los Angeles 320 W. Fourth Street, Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-6330 LaborComm.WCA.LAO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 12 — Oxnard (moved from Santa Barbara)
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Santa Barbara (closed- see new location details below) Oxnard (moved from Santa Barbara) 1901 North Rice Avenue, Suite 210, Oxnard, CA 93030-7912 (833) 526-4636 LaborComm.WCA.OXN@dir.ca.gov BECAUSE OF THE MOVE FROM SANTA BARBARA TO OXNARD, BOTH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM JUNE 15, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. DURING THOSE DATES PLEASE CONTACT ANOTHER OFFICE IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE Walk-in assistance hours effective July 1, 2026 Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 13 — Oakland
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Oakland 1515 Clay Street, Suite 801 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-3273 LaborComm.WCA.OAK@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 14 — Santa Maria
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Santa Maria 110 S. Lincoln St., Ste 102 Santa Maria, CA 93458 (833) 526-4636 LaborComm.WCA.OXN@dir.ca.gov Open Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 15 — Redding
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Redding 250 Hemsted Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite A Redding, CA 96002 (530) 225-2655 LaborComm.WCA.RED@dir.ca.gov Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 16 — Santa Rosa
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Santa Rosa 50 "D" Street, Suite 360 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 576-2362 LaborComm.WCA.SRO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 17 — Sacramento
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Sacramento 2031 Howe Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 263-1811 LaborComm.WCA.SAC@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 18 — Van Nuys
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Van Nuys 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 206 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-5315 LaborComm.WCA.VNO@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · Current district-office directory — first table, cell 19 — Salinas
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Salinas 950 E. Blanco Rd., Suite 204 Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 443-3041 LaborComm.WCA.SAL@dir.ca.gov Walk-in assistance hours Open Monday and Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- [56] Contact DIR (opens in a new tab)
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Initial Report or Claim
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Instructions
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Wage Claim
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MINIMUM WAGE