(a) If a State agency employee observes, has reason to believe, or
is in receipt of information regarding a suspected violation of
employment related laws or JS regulations by an employer, except as
provided at Sec. 653.503 (field checks) or Sec. 658.400 of this chapter
(complaints), the employee shall document the suspected violation and
refer this information to the local office manager.
(b) If the employer has filed a job order with the JS office within
the past 12 months, the local office shall attempt informal resolution.
If the employer does not remedy the suspected violation within 5 working
days, procedures at part 658, subpart F of this chapter shall be
initiated and, if a violation of an employment related law is involved,
the violation shall be referred to the appropriate enforcement agency in
writing.
(c) If the employer has not filed a job order with the local office
during the past 12 months, the suspected violation of an employment
related law shall be referred to the appropriate enforcement agency in
writing.
