The Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued a press release on August 31, 2016 announcing their on-line complaint processing system to make it easier for alleged Labor Code violations to be made…..Just what California employers need….
The press release states in part:
“Our online system makes it easier to report wage theft and other labor law violations,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “Wage theft and workplace abuse not only hurt workers, they also undermine the safety and stability of communities as they reduce revenues and create an uneven playing field for law-abiding employers.”
The DIR goes on to encourage anyone who has experienced wage theft, or has information on any business committing wage theft or any other labor law violation, to use the new online application.
Examples of wage theft and labor law violations include non-payment of overtime or minimum wages, failure to maintain workers’ compensation insurance or hiring minors for high-risk jobs.