Wage Compliance Investigator: Enforce Worker Rights

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry seeks a Wage Protection Investigator to enforce wage and worker-protection laws across Virginia. This full-time role conducts investigations, drafts findings, and negotiates compliance agreements with employers, with a focus on protecting workers’ wages and preventing misclassification.

The position supports future enforcement of paid sick days and family leave. The home base is flexible within the Harrisonburg or Henrico locations; extensive travel and

Qualifications

• General knowledge of labor laws and wage practices.
• Ability to analyze information to conduct investigations and apply laws.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interview and explain rights to workers and employers.
• Experience preparing investigative reports documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine employer compliance with wage laws.
• Protect workers’ wages and rights; address misclassification and child labor issues.
• Promote compliance through outreach and public education.
• Prepare findings and resolve cases at administrative level or court proceedings.
• Assist in enforcement of paid sick days and family leave in the future.

Skills

Labor laws knowledge

Investigative analysis

Interpersonal communication

Investigative reporting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry seeks a Wage Protection Investigator to enforce wage and worker-protection laws across Virginia. This full-time role conducts investigations, drafts findings, and negotiates compliance agreements with employers, with a focus on protecting workers’ wages and preventing misclassification.

The position supports future enforcement of paid sick days and family leave. The home base is flexible within the Harrisonburg or Henrico locations; extensive travel and