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When the Government Calls: How to Survive Labor Investigations

August 13, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT)

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SBCA, in partnership with Littler Mendelson, Labor & Employment Law Firm, presents:

When the Government Calls: 

How to Survive Labor Investigations

Government investigations can happen with little warning and often place significant stress on contractors and business owners. Whether the inquiry comes from the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), or another labor enforcement agency, understanding the process and knowing how to respond can make a substantial difference in the outcome.

Join Matt Maler, Attorney at Law with Littler, for an informative seminar designed to help contractors understand how labor investigations are initiated, what agencies are looking for, and the steps employers can take to protect their businesses during an audit or enforcement action.


Learn How to Navigate Labor Agency Investigations with Confidence

Topics Include:

Understanding Labor Enforcement Agencies

  • California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
  • Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
  • Labor Commissioner investigations
  • Prevailing wage enforcement and compliance

How Labor Investigations Work

  • Common triggers for audits and investigations
  • Agency requests for records and documentation
  • Employee interviews and workplace inspections
  • Investigation timelines and procedures

Responding to an Audit or Investigation

  • What to do when you receive a notice
  • Producing records and documentation
  • Avoiding common mistakes that increase liability

New Contractor Risks Under AB 1002

  • Overview of AB 1002 and its impact on contractors
  • Serious wage-and-hour violations
  • Potential contractor license consequences for repeat violators
  • Steps employers can take to reduce risk


Why Attend?

Labor investigations are becoming increasingly common in California's construction industry. A routine complaint, payroll review, or prevailing wage audit can quickly lead to significant penalties, back-pay assessments, and legal exposure if employers are unprepared.

This seminar will provide practical guidance to help contractors:

  • Understand their rights and responsibilities during an investigation
  • Prepare records and policies before an audit occurs
  • Respond effectively to agency inquiries
  • Reduce the risk of wage-and-hour violations
  • Protect their business and contractor license from enforcement actions

Whether you have already experienced a labor investigation or want to be prepared before one occurs, this seminar will provide valuable tools to help you navigate the process with confidence.

 Don’t wait for an audit—reserve your seat and learn how to protect your business now.


Date: Thursday, August 13

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Zoom Webinar

Registration

SBCA Members: FREE

Non-Members: $25

 

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Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Name: Derek Calzada
Email: office@sbcontractors.org
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