The settlement conference is the first major milestone in the DLSE process. Workers who know what to expect — and how to prepare — are more likely to reach a favorable outcome.
How to Prepare
Bring every relevant document: pay stubs, time records, your damages calculation, any written communication with the employer about pay, and any offer letters or written compensation agreements. Organize them clearly. Have a simple one-page summary of your claim — how long you worked, what you were paid, and what you should have been paid.
The conference is not a courtroom. There are no formal rules of evidence. The goal is resolution. A worker who presents a clear, documented, professional case — with a specific dollar number and the math behind it — is taken more seriously than one who shows up with grievances but no documentation.
The California Wage Theft Recovery System gives workers the exact tools and templates to document violations, calculate what they’re owed, and file the right claims at the right agencies — without paying an attorney to get started. Request your free evaluation here.
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