Wage Claims Investigator

California Department of Industrial Relations; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency is seeking a Wage Claims Investigator to ensure compliance with labor laws while educating workers and employers. The role focuses on investigating wage claims, holding settlement conferences, and conducting public education on labor rights, making a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Seeking team members who wish to make a difference in workers' lives.
• Experience in labor law enforcement and investigative roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigates claims to evaluate compliance with labor laws.
• Gathers facts and educates the public on labor laws.
• Conducts settlement conferences to resolve disputes.

Skills

Investigation

Compliance assessment

Public education

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (Senior Deputy), proactively investigates claims to evaluate compliance with the law. Interviews workers, holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims. Gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities to assess violations and educates the public on labor laws. Performs duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the WCA program.

We seek passionate and driven team members who wish to make a difference in workers' and employers' lives through education and enforcement of employment laws. This position is in our Wage Claims Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html

• Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment start and end dates, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.
• If you are using education to meet minimum qualification patterns, upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application.
• Training and development assignments may be considered.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner I position, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, click here: Exam Bulletin.

We also consider Industrial Relations Representatives (IRR). To take the IRR exam and gain eligibility, click here: Exam Bulletin.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at:

224 Airport Pkwy, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95110

This position will be filled in San Jose. Please visit CalCareers to explore opportunities in other locations.