7350 Department of Industrial Relations
Program Descriptions

50 - DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT

The objectives of this program include: (1) interpretation and enforcement of sections of the Labor Code which relate to wages, hours of work, and conditions of employment, including anti-retaliation laws relating to employees engaged in protected activities, as well as implementing Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders (as applicable) (2) determination and collection of unpaid wages; (3) licensing of farm labor contractors, industrial homework firms, talent agencies, the registration of garment manufacturers, the certification of studio teachers, the registration of car washing and polishing businesses, and the registration of entities and individuals using minors in door-to-door sales; (4) field enforcement of laws governing public works, workers' compensation insurance, child labor, unlicensed contractors, oversight of rules governing meals and rest period, the payment of overtime and minimum wage, the licensing of specific industries, and the payment of wages without required deductions; and (5) vigorous and targeted enforcement against unscrupulous businesses participating in the "underground economy" in partnership with state and federal agencies.