Retaliation Investigator - Restorative Justice Focus

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks a Deputy Labor Commissioner I to conduct retaliation complaint investigations, interview witnesses, take affidavits, collect evidence, and determine compliance with state labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The role may inspect workplaces, assess penalties, and initiate actions while engaging employers and employees to secure compliance.

The position requires collaboration across programs, restorative strategies, and occasional

Qualifications

• Experience interviewing witnesses and collecting affidavits.
• Knowledge of state labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses, take affidavits, collect evidence and investigate claims.
• Assess civil penalties or initiate civil/criminal action when needed.
• Advise employers, employees, and their representatives to secure compliance.
• Inspect places of employment and records to determine compliance.
• Advance investigations through restorative strategies and collaboration with other programs.

Skills

Interview witnesses

Affidavit collection

Restorative justice approach

Job description

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks a Deputy Labor Commissioner I to conduct retaliation complaint investigations, interview witnesses, take affidavits, collect evidence, and determine compliance with state labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The role may inspect workplaces, assess penalties, and initiate actions while engaging employers and employees to secure compliance.

The position requires collaboration across programs, restorative strategies, and occasional