The Labor Relations Division (LRD) enforces payment of wages, minimum wage, and overtime labor laws under the Wage Pay Act and the Minimum Wage Act. The LRD also enforces the payment of prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics under the Public Works Minimum Wage Act. The LRD takes claims for unpaid wages from employees and ex-employees and conducts investigations to determine if wages are owed. The LRD also provides seminars and materials to employer and employee groups on the compliance requirements of the various state labor laws.

Wage Claim Forms

The entire wage claim form needs to be completed as best as possible. For translation, or if you need assistance completing the wage claim form, please call the LRD at one of the numbers listed below, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A wage claim form can be submitted by mail, fax, or email to wage.claimssubmiss@dws.nm.gov, or in person at any Labor Relations Division office listed below. Fax machines are available for your use free of charge at any America's Job Center New Mexico.

Investigations Manual

The LRD Investigations Manual contains detailed information about the procedures and laws LRD applies to investigate wage claims and take enforcement action.

Additional Resources

Forms

Publications

USDOL in New Mexico

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) can answer questions regarding Family Medical Leave Act and exempt vs. non-exempt for purposes of overtime.

Albuquerque District Office

US Department of Labor
ESA Wage & Hour Division
500 Gold SW, Suite 12000
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-248-6100

 
Albuquerque Map
Albuquerque
401 Broadway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-841-4400
Fax: 505-841-4424
Las Cruces Map
Las Cruces
226 South Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88005
Phone: 575-524-6195
Fax: 575-524-6194
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