Employer and Worker Guidance on Coronavirus More InformationMore information about Employer and Worker Guidance on Coronavirus Employee or Independent Contractor?More InformationMore information about Employee or Independent Contractor?Future of Work CommissionMore InformationMore information about Future of Work Commission The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is an executive branch agency that provides leadership to protect and improve the well-being of California’s current and future workforce. LWDA oversees seven major departments, boards, and panels that serve California businesses and workers. Wages File a claim for unpaid wages with the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Benefits File a claim for unemployment, disability or paid family leave benefits with the EDD. Jobs Find job services and training available to you through the EDD. Future of Work Commission On May Day, Governor Newsom signed an executive order establishing the Future of Work Commission. Visit the Commission Departments Department of Industrial Relations Employment Development Department Agricultural Labor Relations Board California Workforce Development Board Public Employment Relations Board California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board Employment Training Panel Leadership California GovernorGavin NewsomVisit Governor's Website LWDA SecretaryJulie A. SuRead the Secretary's Bio Labor & Workforce Development Agency LWDA provides leadership to protect and improve the well-being of California’s current and future workforce. 800 Capitol Mall, Suite 5000 (MIC-55) Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 653-9900(916) 653-9900 fax Policies Privacy Policy Tribal Consultation Policy (PDF) 2015 SLAA Report (PDF) Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) PAGA Information Statewide Campaigns California Census 2020 California Immigrant Guide Earned Income Tax Credit Equal Pay California Register to Vote Save Our Water Wage Theft is a Crime AB 5 Employment Status