Today the California Department of Industrial Relations, (DIR) sent out an official news release warning California business owners of recent misleading notices sent to companies from “Labor Compliance Office”.
According to the DIR, “Labor Compliance Office” demands payment (a processing fee) of $275.00 for labor-related postings. The DIR has made it very clear that the “Labor Compliance Office” is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the Labor Commissioner’s office, which is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), a division of DIR.
We, at Compliance Poster Company (CPC), take business ethics and social responsibility seriously. We do not condone this kind of deceptive marketing. In the labor law and compliance-related industry, desperate attempts to scam businesses hurt honest ones like ourselves.
The DLSE has clear protocol when their officials investigate businesses, which NEVER includes requesting payment during an inspection. What a business can expect includes the following:
- All investigators will identify themselves
- Investigators will discuss employer’s rights and responsibilities during an inspection, as well as what happens during the process
- Investigations may include interviews with the employer and/or employees
- If citations are issued the inspector will discuss the employer’s right to an appeal
Compliance Poster Company does not participate in unethical business practices. We at CPC share businesses concerns with unethical marketing. If you receive misleading notices by mail or are contacted in person and suspect fraudulent activity click here to contact the DIR.