California Government Agencies

Government agencies offer free help and resources to protect your rights in California. They can help with workplace rights, safety, benefits, discrimination, and more. Contact them for support in understanding your rights or to file a claim. They should never ask about your immigration status or share your information with other agencies.

General Information

The boxes below include a general description of each government agency. It is a brief overview. These agencies can help in many other ways. Contact them to learn more. Keep scrolling to find an agency near you.

Oficina de la Comisionada Laboral

Labor Commissioner’s Office

Supports workers in getting the wages they have earned, enforces labor rules, and investigates complaints about:

  • Paid sick leave
  • Retaliation
  • Wages
  • Meal and rest breaks

(833) 526-4636

www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Cal/OSHA

Cal/OSHA

Protects and improves workers' health and safety. They offer consultations and investigate complaints about topics, such as:

  • Heat illness (Example: shade, water)
  • Hazards (Example: ladders, chemicals)
  • Sanitation (Example: bathrooms)
  • Wildfire smoke

(833) 579-0927

www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/

División de Compensación de Trabajadores

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)

Provides information and assistance to workers and employers when a worker is injured on the job. They can help with workers’ compensation topics, such as:

  • Claim process
  • Benefits
  • Guidance if the claim is delayed or denied

(800) 736-7401

www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/

La Ley Laboral

Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB)

Focuses on protecting the rights and improving working conditions of agricultural workers. They can help with topics, such as:

  • Retaliation
  • Wages
  • Working conditions
  • Union process 

(800) 449-3699

www.alrb.ca.gov

Departamento de Derechos Civiles (CRD)

Civil Rights Department (CRD)

Protects individuals from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and businesses. They investigate complaints and help with topics, such as:

  • Family care and medical leave
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Human trafficking
  • Hate violence

(800) 884-1684

www.calcivilrights.ca.gov

Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo (EDD)

Employment Development Department (EDD)

Offers programs and resources like finding a job and help after an illness or injury. Some of the programs and benefits they help with include:

  • State Disability Insurance (SDI)
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL)
  • Unemployment Insurance (UI)

SDI (800) 480-3287

PFL (877) 238-4373

UI (800) 300-5616

www.edd.ca.gov

Departamento de Reglamentación de Pesticidas

Department of Pesticide Regulations

Protects human health and the environment by regulating the use, sale, and disposal of pesticides. They can help with and investigate complaints about:

  • Pesticide safety

Pesticide complaints:
(877) 378 - 5463

General information:
(916) 324 - 4100

www.cdpr.ca.gov

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