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Alternative Workweek
A method of scheduling work that
allows employees to work a standard
workweek over less than a five day
period with a number of California
requirements.
California Labor Commissioner
Sets and enforces rules for wages,
deductions, vacation, jury/witness
duty, meal and rest periods, temporary
military leave, the workweek, minors,
employee access to personnel files,
discrimination, exempt status,
independent contractors and more.
Wage Claim Adjudication
Settles wage claims on behalf of
workers for claims of unpaid wages,
overtime, or vacation pay.
Department of Labor Standards
Enforcement
Also referred to as the Labor
Commissioner ensures all employees
are appropriately paid for the work
that they complete within the State of
California.
Bureau of Field Enforcement
Investigates and enforces statutes
covering Workers' Compensation
insurance coverage, child labor, cash
pay, unlicensed contractors, Industrial
Welfare Commission orders, and
group minimum wage and overtime
claims.
Public Works
Investigates and enforces statutes
covering private contractors with
regards to prevailing wage law.
Judgement Enforcement
Enforces judgements for unpaid
wages and penalties.
Licensing and Registration
,Processes licenses and registration
for farm labor contractors, garment
contractors, car washes, studio
teachers, talent agencies, special
minimum wage workers, shelter
workshops, industrial homework, and
individuals using minors in doortodoor
sales. Also issues work permits
for minors as well as employer
permits to employ child entertainers.
Legal Unit
Represents the DLSE in all legal
matters.
De Novo Appeals
An appeals court hearing that looks at
the trial court's record to determine
the facts, but rules on the evidence
and matters of law without giving
deference to that court's findings.
Amicus Briefs
Legal documents filed in appellate
court cases by nonlitigants
with a
strong interest in the subject matter.
Industrial Welfare Commission
Established in 1913 to regulate wages,
hours, and working conditions in the
State of California.
IWC Orders
Industrial Welfare Commission
DLSE
Department of Labor Standards
Enforcement
Wage Order 4
Professional, Technical, Clerical,
Mechanical and Similar Occupations
Wage Order 1
Manufacturing Industry
Wage Order 2
Personal Services Industry
Wage Order 3
Canning, Freezing, and Preserving
Industry
Wage Order 5
Public Housekeeping Industry
Wage Order 6
, Laundry, Linen Supply, Dry Cleaning
and Dyeing Industry
Wage Order 7
Mercantile Industry
Wage Order 8
Industries Handling Products After
Harvest
Wage Order 9
Transportation Industry
Wage Order 10
Amusement and Recreation Industry
Wage Order 11
Broadcasting Industry
Wage Order 12
Motion Picture Industry
Wage Order 13
Industries Preparing Agricultural
Products for Market on the Farm
Wage Order 14
Agricultural Occupations
Wage Order 15
Household Occupations
Wage Order 16
Certain OnSite
Occupations in the
Construction, Drilling, Logging and
Mining Industries
Wage Order 17
Miscellaneous Employees
Sheepherders
Shall be provided with regular mail
service, radio and/or telephone, visitor
access to fixed site housing and when
practicable to mobile housing
Ski Establishment
Allowed a regularly scheduled
workweek of not more than fortyeight
(48) hours during any month of the
year when related business activities
are actually being conducted
Nonexempt Employees
Protected under the IWC orders and
are eligible for overtime pay, meal and
rest breaks and minimum wage
Exempt Employees