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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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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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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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 ...
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POR SI SE LO PERDIÓ: El salario mínimo de California aumentará a $17.40 por hora a partir del 1 de enero de 2027

Oakland—A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, el salario mínimo estatal de California aumentará a $17.40 por hora, lo que ayudará a que los salarios se mantengan al ritmo de la inflación y brindará un ...
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California Labor Commissioner secures $2.75 million for hospitality workers denied opportunity to return to work

ANAHEIM —The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has secured a $2.75 million settlement for 24 workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and were unlawfully denied the ...
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As triple-digit heat continues, Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from heat illness

As hot temperatures continue across California this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take required steps to prevent heat illness, including providing workers with adequate water, shade or cool ...
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Cal/OSHA cites three L.A. County roofing contractors $282,420 following fatal fall

Los Angeles—Cal/OSHA has cited three Los Angeles County-based roofing companies for multiple workplace safety violations, with proposed penalties totaling $282,420, following an inspection of a worker ...
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DWC increases mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses

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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DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator examination

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, ...