County of Santa Clara Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
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The County of Santa Clara's Office of Labor Standards Enforcement works to advance labor standards. may be moderated. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
About County of Santa Clara, California
The County of Santa Clara government serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of 1.9 million residents in Santa Clara County, the fifth largest county in California. With more than 70 agencies/departments, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, provides quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community
for all. The County provides essential services including public health protection, environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, park services, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need. Visit us at: http://www.sccgov.org
The comments posted on the County's social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) All comments posted by Public Users must be limited to the topic originally posted. The County does not discriminate on the basis of viewpoints or opinions expressed. Public Users may NOT post comments containing prohibited content. Comments from Public Users containing the following prohibited categories of content will be removed:
- Content beyond the scope of the original topic posted by the County
- Content that uses profanity or obscene language
- Duplicate or repetitive content that is either from the same Public User or otherwise appears to be duplicative
- Content promoting personal profit, including commercial solicitation or conducting or pursuing personal business interests
- Content endorsing, or appearing to endorse, commercial products, services, or companies
- Content endorsing any person campaigning for election to a political office or promoting or opposing any ballot measure or proposition
- Content in violation of intellectual property laws, including but not limited to posting licensed material without authorization, or posting copyrighted material without the publisher’s permission
- Content disseminating hoaxes, chain letters, or advertisements
- Content containing sexually oriented messages or images
- Content containing links to malware and/or malicious content
- Content that engages in or encourages illegal activity
- Content containing information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public infrastructure, including but not limited to public IT systems
- Content containing personally identifiable information, such as phone numbers or addresses
Content posted on County's social media sites will in no way constitute a legal or official notice to the County or any official or employee/affiliate of the County for any purpose, and no one should utilize the County’s social media sites to seek emergency services. The County recognizes that social media tools are available 24 hours a day. However, given the need to manage resources, the comments may be generally moderated only during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. Comments posted outside of normal business hours may be read and appropriate action may be taken within the next business day or as soon as possible. The County does not guarantee it will respond to comments or messages sent on County social media sites.
05/01/2026
May 1: International Workers’ Day
Today, we honor the labor movement’s fight for fair working conditions. This fight shaped the protections we rely on today, from minimum wage to paid sick leave to anti-retaliation laws.
The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement carries that work forward in Santa Clara County. We stand with workers when their rights are violated.
Know your rights. We’re here to help.
If you have questions about your workplace, call our free attorney-staffed advice line at 1-866-870-7725. Attorneys are available in English, Español, Tiếng Việt, 中文, Tagalog
02/17/2026
Happy Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the horse! 🐎🎉Wishing everyone a new year of fresh strength, prosperity, joy, and abundance.
✨Along with fresh beginnings, check out the updated countywide minimum wage rates for your Santa Clara County city or town to ensure you’re getting paid correctly.
Not sure if you’re getting paid, or paying employees, correctly? Call the FREE attorney-staffed advice line at 1-866-870-7725. Attorneys are available in English, Español, Tiếng Việt, 中文, Tagalog, and Visayan.
02/12/2026
RCF Owners, Operators & Workers – Strengthen Your Workplace, Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
📢 Residential Care Facility Info Session
✅ Discover best practices for creating safe and compliant workplaces
✅ Learn how fair wages strengthen care facilities and improve staff retention
✅ See how fair labor practices lead to better patient care and stronger communities
✨ Information – Get the resources and support available to you
💬 Live Q&A – Get your questions answered
⚖️ FREE 1:1 Legal Clinic – Speak directly with experienced attorneys
Don’t miss this chance. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and ensure your facility operates in alignment with standards that protect both residents and staff. Let’s help build a stronger care community in Santa Clara County!
Seats are limited so register soon at bit.ly/rcf-info!
01/15/2026
Fair Pay = Fair Play!🏈🎉
As global sports fans flood Santa Clara County in 2026, workers will keep the games running—checking tickets, serving food, cleaning stadiums, providing security, and creating unforgettable experiences.
Let’s make sure they get the respect (and pay) they deserve!💪
If you have questions about your workplace, call our free attorney-staffed advice line at 1-866-870-7725. Attorneys are available in English, Español, Tiếng Việt, 中文, Tagalog, and Visayan.
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12/17/2025
🚨 Wage Theft? There’s a Dashboard for That.
Santa Clara County dropped a new tool to help workers, employers, and consumers spot wage theft fast.
🔍 Workers: Look up employers to see if they have a history of not paying their employees.
💼 Employers: Check your industry to see how common wage theft is and take steps to follow labor laws and protect workers.
🛍️ Consumers: See if your favorite business owes workers money.
Knowledge = power. Use it.
If you are a victim of wage theft, call the OLSE free legal help line!
📞 Free legal help: 1-866-870-7725
Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog & Visayan.
12/12/2025
The County has launched a Wage Theft Judgment Dashboard, a user-friendly digital database designed to protect workers and incentivize employers to treat their employees fairly.
The interactive dashboard, created by the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, lists employers in Santa Clara County that have judgments against them for wage theft – which occurs when employees do not receive all the wages and other compensation they have earned – and the amounts of the judgments.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
In partnership with the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Disability Affairs and celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers in Santa Clara County with disabilities.
Visit the ODEP website at dol.gov/NDEAM for specific ideas about how you can support National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Suggestions range from simple actions, such as putting up a poster, to comprehensive changes, such as implementing a disability education program. No effort is too small to recognize the value and talent American workers with disabilities contribute to our workplaces and economy every day.
If you have questions about your workplace, call our free attorney-staffed advice line at 1-866-870-7725. Attorneys are available in English, Español, Tiếng Việt, 中文, Tagalog, and Visayan.
10/10/2025
Residential Care Facility (RCF) Owners and Operators: We want to hear from you!
Propietarios y operadores de centros residenciales para personas mayores (RCF, por sus siglas en inglés): ¡Queremos escucharte!
Mga Nagmamay-ari at Nagpapatakbo ng Pasilidad para sa Inaalagaang Residente (Residential Care Facility o RCF): Gusto ka naming mapakinggan!
Chủ sở hữu và người điều hành Cơ sở chăm sóc Nội trú (RCF): Chúng tôi muốn lắng nghe ý kiến của quý vị!
聖縣住宿式照護機構 (RCF) 的各位業主和經營者：我們想聆聽您的心聲！
You're invited to an in-person discussion to share your experiences running an RCF. This listening session is designed for you to speak freely about your challenges, insights, and ideas. Your input will help shape County initiatives to better support and empower RCFs in Santa Clara County.
Seats are limited so register soon at bit.ly/RCFOwnersLS
09/22/2025
New Report: Real voices from Santa Clara County restaurant workers!
What’s it like behind the scenes in local restaurants? We asked – and workers answered.
Key Findings:
🔹 66% faced dangerous working conditions
🔹 60% experienced wage theft
🔹 1 in 5 worked sick without paid sick leave
👥 Most respondents:
✔️ Work in full-service restaurants
✔️ Speak Spanish at home
✔️ Work 30+ hours/week
OLSE partnered with University of California, Berkeley’s LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program and local community organizations to conduct a descriptive worker survey to document the issues facing Santa Clara County restaurant workers. Read the full report at desj.santaclaracounty.gov/olse.
Need help? Call the free attorney-staffed advice line at 1-866-870-7725. Advice line support is available in English, Español, Tiếng Việt, 中文, and Tagalog.
09/12/2025
Did you know that in FY24-25, almost 900 Santa Clara County workers and employers called the free attorney-staffed Advice Line about their workplace questions or concerns?
Advice Line attorneys helped one Santa Clara County worker at a local grocery chain collect about $10,000 in unpaid vacation wages from their employer!
Call the Advice Line now if you have workplace questions and learn more about OLSE in our 2025 Annual Report at http://bit.ly/4muJ6Yp
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08/29/2025
Happy Labor Day!🎉🎉🎉
Labor Day serves as a reminder of the contributions and struggles of American workers throughout history. It's a day to acknowledge the sweat, dedication, and innovation that have built our county. From factory workers to teachers, nurses to firefighters, web developers to product managers, the workforce is the backbone of our society.
OLSE honors Santa Clara County workers for their contributions in our county's rich history and expresses our gratitude to all workers that lead, build, sustain, serve, and care for our community every day. Thank you for making our county a better place to live and work!
OLSE is also releasing our FY 24-25 Annual Report, learn more about last year’s accomplishments at http://bit.ly/4muJ6Yp
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