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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.
Asbestos Notification Act
The California
Act,
effective January 1, 1989, applies to
the owners of buildings constructed
prior to 1979. It requires building
owners who know that the building
hasasbestos-containingconstruction
materials to notify co-owners,
employees, lessees, and tenants of
the presence of asbestos in the
building.
Senate Bill 1343
Requires anti-harassmenttraining
every two years for all employees
employed by employers with five or
more employees, and all government
municipalities.
California Database Protection Act of
2003
California passed the
that
requires any person, agency, or
organization that is doing business in
California to notify any affected
persons should such a database
breach occur
California Family Rights Act
Requires employers with 5 or more
employees to provide 12 weeks of
leave for bonding with a newborn or
adopted child, caring for a family
member with a serious health
condition, and/or caring for the
employee’s own serious health
condition.
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
California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Protects only certain defined trade secrets,
that is information, including a formula,
pattern, compilation, program, device,
method, technique or process that derives
independent economic value, actual or
potential, from not being generally known to
the public or to other persons who can
obtain economic value from its disclosure or
use, and is the subject of efforts that are
reasonable under the circumstances to
maintain its secrecy.
Cal-COBRA
California Continuation of Benefits
Replacement Actrequires California
insurance carriers and HMOs to
provide COBRA like coverage for
employees of smaller employers (2-19
employees) not subject to COBRA
Cal/OSHA
California Occupational Safety and
Health Administration provides
assistance to employers and workers
about workplace safety and health
issues in California approved by Fed
OSHA
Cal WARN
California has a similar law to the
federal WARN act that provides more
protection than the federallaw.
Wage Claim Adjudication
Settles wage claims on behalf of
workers for claims of unpaid wages,
overtime, or vacation pay.
Department of LaborStandards
Enforcement
Also referred to as the Labor
Commissionerensuresallemployees
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,unlicensedcontractors,Industrial
Welfare Commission orders, and
group minimum wage and overtime
claims
Public Works
Investigates andenforces statutes
covering private contractors with
regards to prevailing wage law
Retaliation ComplaintInvestigations
Investigates complaints alleging
discriminatory retaliation in the
workplace
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 door-todoor 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 non-litigants 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 LaborStandards
Enforcement
Wage Order 4
Professional, Technical, Clerical,
MechanicalandSimilarOccupations