When someone in our community faces a challenge, we show up for each other. Because who else is going to protect us but us? The LABWC is where Black workers share the tools and information we all need to better advocate for ourselves and our peers in the workplace. When we collectively fight for our rights, we win.
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The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and from hate, violence, and human trafficking.
If you believe you have been discriminated against by your employer or a prospective employer, you can file a discrimination complaint with the DFEH.
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When we get sick, we should not need to worry about losing pay or even our job. In California, all employers are required to provide paid sick leave according to the Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance.
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Wage theft is the illegal practice of not paying workers for all of their work. This includes violating minimum wage laws, not paying overtime, and forcing workers to work off the clock.
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From July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the minimum wage in Los Angeles County is $15.96 per hour. All employers in the County must post the required workplace poster and pay this minimum wage rate, with few exceptions.
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