Wage Hearing Deputy
Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy) in the Wage Claims Adjudication (WCA) program, the Deputy Labor Commissioner II (DLC II) proactively investigates and adjudicates claims to verify and determine compliance to the extent permitted by the law.
Responsibilities
- Write decisions or orders based on evidence presented at hearing to enforce laws.
- Handle cases in a timely manner under relevant laws and pursuant to division policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
- To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, visit the exam bulletin.
- If using education to meet minimum qualifications, upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
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.
Schedule
Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework arrangement.
Benefits
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. For more details, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
Location
This position will be filled and report to:
224 Airport Parkway, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95110
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 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 combatting wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers’ pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers. This office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).
This position is in the Wage Claims Adjudication (WCA) unit. Learn more about this program.