What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wage Claims Investigator position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
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 Claim Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html
Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (DLC III/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 (DLC I) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2497 .
Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.
If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
Please note: The DLSE examination required for this position is available through November 4, 2025. If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications (MQs), we strongly encourage you to take the exam as soon as possible to ensure eligibility for current and future opportunities.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
770 E. Shaw Ave., Ste 222,
Fresno, CA 93710
This position will be filled in Fresno. Please visit CalCareers to search for similar opportunities in other locations.
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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 Claim Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html
Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (DLC III/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 (DLC I) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2497 .
Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.
If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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Please note: The DLSE examination required for this position is available through November 4, 2025. If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications (MQs), we strongly encourage you to take the exam as soon as possible to ensure eligibility for current and future opportunities.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
770 E. Shaw Ave., Ste 222,
Fresno, CA 93710
This position will be filled in Fresno. Please visit CalCareers to search for similar opportunities in other locations.
Show more
Salary : $6,152 - $8,227
