DEPARTMENTOFINDUSTRIALRELATIONS
How to report a bad employer
Are you aware of a business or company that is engaging in unlawful activities, or do you have good reason to suspect a business of doing so?
If so, LETF would like to hear from you. Tips and leads that LETF receives from the public frequently result in an investigation.
Learn about what makes a good lead for LETF.
Please read before calling:
If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email:
- Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322
- Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form
- Email us at letf@dir.ca.gov
However, if you are a current or former employee looking to:
- Claim unpaid wages
- File a retaliation/discrimination complaint on behalf of yourself
- Report a health/safety issue in the workplace
Learn where to direct such complaints.
COVID- 19 Resources
Guidance and resources for COVID-19 issues in the workplace can be found here: COVID-19 Guidance and Resources.California’s labor laws require employers to pay employees at least the minimum wage, provide meal and rest breaks, pay overtime, and provide paid sick leave. The Labor Commissioner’s Office has posted resources to help workers and employers be aware of and comply with changes in the law regarding supplemental paid sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources can be found here: Labor Commissioner’s COVID-19 Guidance and Resources.
To file a health and safety complaint for a COVID-19 workplace hazard, please contact Cal/OSHA: File a Workplace Safety Complaint.