2025 What's New Archive

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement


June 11, 2025 California Labor Commissioner reminds all workers of legal rights under California labor laws
June 9, 2025 California Labor Commissioner reminds employers of legal rights and obligations under California labor laws
May 6, 2025 California Labor Commissioner recovers more than $40,000 in retaliation penalties for a care facility worker
May 2, 2025 California Labor Commissioner’s Office announces second year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant program
April 30, 2025 California Labor Commissioner cites university and janitorial contractors for violations
March 18, 2025 California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers
March 4, 2025 California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launches Reaching Every Californian Public Awareness Campaign to Prevent Wage Theft
February 27, 2025 $1.1 Million in penalties issued to Buena Park restaurant over wage and sick leave violations
February 26, 2025 Labor Commissioner’s Office recovers more than $430,000 in unpaid wages
February 20, 2025 Amity In-Home Care Services cited $2.3 million for improperly misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors
February 5, 2025 DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery