Wage Claims Investigator

California Department of Industrial Relations; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks a Deputy Labor Commissioner I to proactively investigate wage and hour claims, evaluate compliance with the law, interview workers, and help resolve disputes before adjudication. The DLC I gathers facts, applies liability theories, and educates the public on labor laws while enforcing the Wage Claim Adjudication program.

Applicants must be reachable on an employment list or have transfer eligibility or reinstatement eligibility, per the

Qualifications

• Investigate wage and hour claims and evaluate compliance with the law.
• Interview workers and conduct settlement conferences to resolve disputes before adjudication.
• Educate the public on labor laws and enforce wage claim adjudication (WCA) program.

Responsibilities

• Investigate wage and hour claims and determine violations under applicable labor laws.
• Interview workers, gather facts, and apply theories of liability to assess claims.
• Educate the public about labor rights and enforce WCA program requirements.

Skills

Investigative interviewing

Settlement conferences

Wage & hour law enforcement

Public education

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (DLC Supervisor/Senior Deputy), the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) proactively investigates claims to evaluate compliance with the law. The DLC I interviews workers, holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims, and gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities in order to assess violations. The DLC educates the public on labor laws and performs a wide variety of duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) program.

To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility.

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Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

Working Conditions

7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92108