Programs and Initiatives
The Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement has several enforcement programs and initiatives created to support workers and employers.
San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance
Starting October 10, 2024
To reduce barriers to employment for justice-involved individuals OLSE can conduct investigations regarding allegations of violations of the Fair Chance Ordinance and provide educational outreach services to businesses in the unincorporated area to ensure compliance.
Wage Theft Enforcement Program
OLSE has the authority to prosecute employers who engage in unlawful labor law practices in the workplace. OLSE, along with our parters at District Attorney's Office, was selected to receive grant funds by the California Labor Commissioners Office for two years in order to develop and implement a wage theft enforcement program in the region.
Good Faith Restaurant Owners's Program
The Restaurant program encourages businesses in the retail food industry to pay owed workers wages to maintain a County Retail Food Permit. OLSE works directly with each impacted restaurant to assist them in reaching compliance and satisfying the unpaid judgment with the California State Labor Commissioner.
Workplace Justice Fund Program
The Workplace Justice Fund provides financial assistance to eligible workers who have won a legal judgment and received an Order, Decision or Award (ODA) from the Labor Commissioner (State). Workers can receive up to $3,000 from the Fund and the County will work to recover money from the employer.
Right-of-Way Done Right Ordinance
Right of Way Ordinance codifies a minimum wage for traffic control workers, including forepersons and other on-site staff necessary for traffic control, doing work on County maintained roads equal to or greater than the prevailing wage that is set by the State (DIR) for traffic control on public works projects according to the type of work and location of the project.
Subcontractor Transparency Ordinance
Subcontractor Ordinance requires contractors to disclose subcontractor information for subcontractors working on projects permitted by the County. This applies to all new commercial and multifamily construction projects, renovations of more than 10,000 sq feet, and right-of-way projects (excluding residential driveways/retaining walls) as of June 10, 2022.
Board Policy B-74: Janitorial, Landscaping, and Security Servies
B-74 established criteria require all vendors contracted to provide
janitorial, landscaping, and security guard services to the County to
provide benefits, training, support, and other resources to their
employees. The policy now includes a wage theft retention fund, Labor
Agreement criteria, a minimum wage floor, and annual workplace
training hosted by OLSE.
For any further information, on any of these programs or initatives, please reach out to Community Engagement Manager Stephanie Hernandez at 619-417-5011 or stephanie.hernandez@sdcounty.ca.gov
Watch San Diego Workforce Partnership speak on the benefits of hiring justice involved individuals
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Join us at our upcoming press conference, celebrating the adoption of the local Fair Chance Ordinance. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at 10:00 AM, at the County Administration Center (CAC), near the flagpole.
The press conference will raise awareness of the new ordinance, and provide resources for both workers and employers, including a hiring toolkit designed to assist employers with fair chance hiring practices.
We will be joined by representatives from the Board of Supervisors, Public Safety Group, Second Chance, Center for Employment Opportunities, and other community-based organizations, unions, and business groups. Together, we will highlight the importance of supporting justice-involved individuals as they reenter the workforce.
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/SDFairChance