California Department of Industrial Relations

DWC updates hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical center fee schedule for October 2026 Medicare changes

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted ...
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El salario mínimo de California aumentará a $16.90 por hora el 1 de enero de 2026

Oakland— La Oficina de la Comisionada Laboral de California (LCO, por sus siglas en inglés) recuerda a los empleadores que el salario mínimo estatal aumentará de $16.50 a $16.90 por hora el 1 de enero ...
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Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers amid high heat across California

Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers amid high heat across California. Temperatures are expected to rise across parts of Northern and Southern California. Southern Califo ...
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DWC issues notice of public hearing on proposed evidence-based update to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, 2026, for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule January 22, 2026 DIR reminds ...
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AB 2975 Weapons Screening Requirements for Hospitals

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2975 (2024), the Division of Occupational Safety and Health posted a discussion draft for proposed changes to Title 8 section 3342 Violence Prevention in Healthcare. Please ...
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Nicole Richardson appointed DWC Administrative Director

January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, ...
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September Heat Alert: Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from high heat with temperatures expected to reach triple digits across much of the state

With high temperatures expected across multiple parts of California this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect workers from heat illness at indoor and outdoor worksites. Employers must take ...
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California kicks off Labor Rights Week with $35 million investment in workers’ rights outreach

SACRAMENTO – As California marks Labor Rights Week, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is touting a $34.9 million investment to continue the California Workplace Outreach Project ...
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Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers as extreme heat continues across Southern California

As extreme heat is expected to persist across Southern California this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take required steps to prevent heat illness. These protections include providing ...
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DWC releases report on Senate Bill 1160’s impact on utilization review

January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, ...
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ICYMI: California’s minimum wage set to increase to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2027

OAKLAND—Beginning January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, helping wages keep pace with inflation and providing greater economic support to workers across ...