Oakland – The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reminds cannabis employers that they must comply with California labor law requirements. Labor protections apply to all workers in the cannabis industry, no matter whether they are employed at a licensed or unlicensed cannabis business.

All employers must comply with minimum wage and overtime laws, maintain a valid workers' compensation insurance policy to cover employees and provide safe working conditions for employees. Failure to comply with these and other California labor law requirements can result in citations for unpaid wages or civil penalties, criminal prosecution, or both.

Those with complaints or leads on California labor law violations occurring at cannabis businesses are encouraged to contact DIR's Labor Enforcement Task Force either through email at [email protected], the LETF referral online form or by calling (855) 297-5322.

The Labor Enforcement Task Force, under the direction of DIR, is a coalition of California State government enforcement agencies, including Cal/OSHA, the Labor Commissioner's Office, the Employment Development Department and the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, that work together and in partnership with local agencies to combat the underground economy and protect workers. This multi-entity collaboration shares information and resources to ensure workers are paid properly and have safe work conditions, and that honest, law-abiding businesses have the opportunity for fair...

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