How do I file a claim with the California Labor Board?
You can file your claim by email, mail or in person, download a claim form, complete and print it, attach applicable documents and mail to the Labor Commissioner’s Office. The claim forms and instructions can be downloaded and printed in multiple languages.
How to file a complaint with the Labor Board?
The first step is to fill out a Form 1 labor board complaint. You will typically need to also fill out a Form 55 attachment that sets out each amount you are owed for each pay period you worked for the employer. If you have a retaliation claim, you will also need to fill out a Form RCI-1.
How to file a claim with the Labor Commissioner?
How to file a claim. Once you have gathered the information about your employer and documents if you have them available, the next step in the process is to file a claim. You can file your claim by email, mail or in person, download a claim form, complete and print it, attach applicable documents and mail to the Labor Commissioner’s Office.
Where to file a wage claim in California?
If you need help filing your claim, visit or call a Labor Commissioner’s Office location near you. To locate the office nearest you refer to an alphabetical listing of cities, locations and communities.
What happens when you file a wage claim?
When a wage claim is filed, the Labor Commissioner’s Office investigates the claim to determine if any wages or benefits are owed. In most cases, a settlement conference between the employee and employer is scheduled to resolve the issues. The Labor Commissioner’s Office has no jurisdiction over independent contractors.
The first step is to fill out a Form 1 labor board complaint. You will typically need to also fill out a Form 55 attachment that sets out each amount you are owed for each pay period you worked for the employer. If you have a retaliation claim, you will also need to fill out a Form RCI-1.
You can file your claim by email, mail or in person, download a claim form, complete and print it, attach applicable documents and mail to the Labor Commissioner’s Office. The claim forms and instructions can be downloaded and printed in multiple languages.
Where can I get a labor claim form?
The claim forms and instructions can be downloaded and printed in multiple languages. If you need help filing your claim, visit or call a Labor Commissioner’s Office location near you.
Where can I file a wage claim against my employer?
Any employee who has a claim against his or her employer or former employer for unpaid wages or other compensation, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner, may file a claim with DLSE which is under the direction of the State Labor Commissioner.