Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement

The Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE) was created by the County Board of Supervisors in 2021 to serve as the main resource for workers and employers, aiming to ensure a fair and safe workplace. OLSE is dedicated to addressing the needs of both workers and businesses through education, outreach, data collection, research, and enforcement.

Mission: Advance labor standards through community and business engagement, strategic enforcement, innovation, research, and policy development with a commitment to workplace justice.

Vision: Create and foster a culture of labor standards compliance in San Diego County that protects the safety of workers and supports employers. We strive for a community without wage theft and workplace harassment.

Values: Equity, Education, Transparency, Accountability, and Making a Difference

OLSE can help with questions about wage theft, fair chance hiring, and employment laws. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.  

If you think your employer hasn’t paid you correctly, didn't follow fair chance hiring practices or if you’re a business wanting to learn about employment laws in San Diego County, please click the link above and fill out the inquiry form.  We will respond within 10 business days.

If you are unable to fill out the form online and need more help, please call our office at 619-531-5129 or visit us in person at 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 452, San Diego, CA 92101. 

For questions that are not about wage theft or employment law, visit the County of San Diego’s website at www.sandiegocounty.gov  or call 858-694-3900 for general information.