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). The Labor Commissioner is Hiring!

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 panels that serve California employers and workers. Have you been affected by the fires?

In California, all workers are protected by labor laws regardless of their immigration status. The EDD provides benefits if you are unemployed; are pregnant or have a non-work-related illness or injury; or need time off work to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member.

Labor Community Services (LCS) provides a safety net for unemployed or underemployed workers and their families, whether it be through our food programs, disaster relief fund, trainings, or financial literacy. Since beginning our COVID-19 relief efforts, we have held 167 food distributions and fed over 165,000 families.

DCBA can help you understand your rights under the County’s new minimum wage law, investigate alleged violations of the law by your employer, and help you get the wages that are owed to you. What does the County's minimum wage mean for workers? When does the minimum wage increase? The County’s minimum wage will increase each year on July 1.

Most Employers in Los Angeles are subject to federal, State and City minimum wage laws; generally, an Employer must comply with the more stringent law. Senate Bill 616 (effective January 1, 2024), does not preempt the City's Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO), which contains more stringent paid sick leave requirements.

2025年1月6日 · After basking in 2023’s “hot labor summer,” which saw a high number of progressive bills passed and signed into law, labor unions and advocates noted a cooldown in 2024 as some ambitious...

California is issuing regular updates on COVID-19, including Coronavirus resources for California employers and workers compiled by the Labor & Workforce Development Agency.

JOIN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT ALL WORKERS! We are a labor union, formed in 1894, representing more than 5,000 public sector professionals in 40+ departments in the City of Los Angeles. EAA members are essential to the smooth operations of the City, providing some of the City’s most important services. Simply put, without us, the City doesn’t work!

State of California. January 29, 2025: Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1