The settlement conference is the first major event after filing a DLSE wage claim. Workers who know what to expect — and how to prepare — consistently achieve better outcomes.
How to Prepare
Bring: your complete claim calculation organized by violation type, pay stubs and time records for the period claimed, any written communications about pay disputes with your employer, a one-page summary of your claim (employer, employment dates, claim types, total amount), and your contact information. Dress professionally. Be factual and calm.
The conference is an opportunity to settle — not a trial. Employers who receive DLSE claims frequently prefer to resolve at the conference. A worker who presents a clear, documented, professionally organized claim is taken seriously. An employer who knows the worker has complete records and a sound calculation has a strong incentive to settle rather than go to a formal hearing where the full amount — plus penalties and interest — may be awarded.
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 — without paying an attorney to get started. Request your free evaluation here.
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