Wage Hearing Deputy

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (DLC Supervisor/Senior Deputy) in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) unit, the Deputy Labor Commissioner II (DLC II) proactively investigates and adjudicates claims to verify and determine compliance to the extent permitted by law. The DLC II writes decisions or orders based on evidence presented at hearings in order to enforce laws and effectively handles cases in a timely manner under relevant laws and pursuant to division policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and adjudicate wage claims to ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Conduct hearings and evaluate evidence presented.
• Write decisions or orders based on findings from hearings.
• Enforce labor laws and division policies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
• To gain employment list eligibility, applicants must take and pass the relevant exam. Exam bulletin available here.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Pay

$7,100.00 - $9,494.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. More details available here.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time.

Hybrid telework arrangement.

Benefits

For more information about state employment benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Location

320 W. Fourth Street, Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90013

About the Department

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office (also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, DLSE) 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, the office puts earned wages into workers' pockets and helps level the playing field for law-abiding employers.

This position is in the Wage Claims Adjudication Unit. Learn more about this program.