S25DLSE016 Garment Worker Wage Claim Pilot Program

The California Department of Industrial Relations is funding a statewide pilot to improve wage‑claim outcomes for garment‑industry workers. DIR will contract with a qualified nonprofit to deliver education, direct assistance, and legal representation, while building the capacity of community‑based organizations. The effort includes a structured Workers‑Rights Ambassador Program (WRAP) and a Youth Apprenticeship component, with measurable performance standards and quarterly reporting. • Minimum 60 garment‑wage claims must be prepared and submitted each contract year. • At least 100 garment‑worker “ambassadors” are to be identified within 90 days of contract start, with training begun by day 120. • The contract runs for 48 months with a ceiling of $7.575 M, and includes up to $250 k for printing and $100 k for WRAP/YAP stipends.