DATE:
August 31, 2021
14
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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RECEIVE THE REPORT BACK ON THE SCOPE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF STAFF AND TYPE OF POSITIONS FOR INITIAL EXECUTION OF THE DUTIES FOR THE OFFICE OF LABOR STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On May 4, 2021 (23), your Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement ("OLSE") to serve as a central location for education and resources for employers and their workers, undertake research and data analysis regarding worker issues, and pursue additional enforcement measures to protect workers. The OLSE is an external facing resource for workers not within County employment and their employers. The Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to return with the overall scope, roles, and responsibilities of OLSE, including the number of staff and position types needed for initial implementation of the following duties:
? Providing a central location for questions and connection to resources for workers across San Diego County;
? Engaging business and community partners in education and outreach on important issues related to workers;
? Acting as the County expert on worker issues, including data collection and research initiatives, to better understand regional workplace issues, including trends, gaps in services, and potential policies that would further goals of protecting and advancing fair and safe workplaces for all;
? Reporting back annually on the research and data analysis with policy recommendations to consider;
? Explore the creation of a workplace justice fund that could provide resources to workers who are seeking justice on workplace issues and need assistance;
? Determine additional avenues the County can participate in enforcement of state and local laws and regulations impacting workers; and,
? Coordinating with other County departments and offices that monitor and enforce County contractin...
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