WCA Labor Compliance Analyst (LCA)

California Department of Industrial Relations; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations' Labor Commissioner's Office is seeking an Analyst I in the Wage Claims Adjudication Unit, located in Salinas, CA. This role supports Hearing Officers by handling less complex Wage Claim Adjudication tasks and applying wage-hour laws.

You will interpret orders under the Industrial Welfare Commission and California Labor Code, assist enforcement efforts, and contribute to ensuring workers receive rightful pay.

Qualifications

• Interpreting wage-hour policies
• Applying wage-hour regulations to cases
• Coordinating with Hearing Officers and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist Hearing Officers in less complex Wage Claim Adjudication tasks.
• Interpret and apply Industrial Welfare Commission Orders and California Labor Code.
• Support enforcement of wage and hour laws within the Wage Claim Adjudication program.

Job description

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. 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).

We are looking for passionate and driven team members who seek to make a difference in the lives of workers and employers 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

Under the Supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy), Analyst I assist Hearing Officers in performing the less complex assignments related to the Wage Claim Adjudication process. Interprets and applies the rules and regulations of the Industrial Welfare Commission Orders and the California Labor Code to assess violations on liable employers in wage claim processing. In addition, performs a wide variety of duties in the enforcement of wage and hour laws in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) program in accordance with the mission of the Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO).

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 950 E. Blanco Rd., Suite 204, Salinas, CA 93901. Incumbent will work in a professional building that is well lit and environmentally controlled. Incumbent will need to work with a computer for at least 50% of their workday. Please visit CalCareers to search opportunities in other locations.

Special Requirements

Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement (no duplicate responses). Failure to follow the requirements will result in your application not being considered.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.