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State of California Department of Industrial Relations The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established to improve working conditions for California’s wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California.

05/08/2020

Únase con #CalOSHA y #RadioIndigenaOxnard en vivo hoy, 8 de mayo a las 5:30 en Facebook para información sobre cómo prevenir las enfermedades causadas por el calor y cómo trabajadores esenciales en la agricultura pueden protegerse contra COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2YS07UB

05/08/2020

Flashback to a Sacramento trip where #youngworkers advocated for the 2019 Safe Jobs for Youth resolution on the #CA state assembly floor! https://bit.ly/2Wk0zJD #SafeJobs #SJ4YM

05/08/2020

Do you have the right personal protective equipment to do your job safely? It’s okay to ask questions! Find out what equipment you need here: https://bit.ly/2YN8ZKX #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM #SafeJobs

05/07/2020

Un recordatorio amistoso: ¡Llena el #Censo2020 mientras se queda casa para prevenir la propagación de #COVID19! Nuestro futuro depende de su participación. ¿Ha llenado su formulario del censo? Visite http://2020census.gov o llame al 844-330-2020 para ayuda. #MiSaludCuenta

05/07/2020

A friendly reminder: take the #Census2020 while staying home and preventing the spread of #COVID19! Our future depends on your participation. Have you filled out your Census form? Visit http://2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to complete your form today. #MyHealthCounts

05/06/2020

DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) to Adopt Medicare Fee Schedule Increase Required by the CARES Act | California Department of Industrial Relations

#DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) to Adopt Medicare Fee Schedule Increase Required by the CARES Act: https://bit.ly/3fvezb0

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to additional 2020 changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section ...

05/05/2020

El conteo de todos en #Censo2020 es más importante que nunca. Los datos del censo guía los fondos destinados para servicio de emergencia, hospitales y centros de salud. Asegúrese que su salud cuente. Visite http://2020census.gov o llame 844-330-2020 para ayuda. #MiSaludCuenta

05/05/2020

Counting everyone in #Census2020 matters more than ever. Census data guides how funding is allocated to emergency services, hospitals, and health centers. Make sure your health counts! Visit http://2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to complete your Census. #MyHealthCounts

05/05/2020

Congratulations to Kayla from Los Angeles! First place winner of the Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest! Learn more about #SafeJobs4Youth: http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month #SJ4YM #YoungWorkers

05/04/2020

Congratulations to second place winner Seoyeon from Cupertino for the Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest! #SJ4YM #YoungWorkers Learn more about #SafeJobs4Youth here: http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month.

05/01/2020

Aún puede mantener distancia social mientras que se asegura que su comunidad no pierde fondos críticos para hospitales y carreteras. Mientras #QuedarseEnCasaSalvaVidas, complete su formulario del censo. Visite http://2020Census.gov para saber más. #MiSalud Cuenta

05/01/2020

You can still social distance while making sure your community doesn't miss out on critical funding for things like hospitals and roads. While you #StayHomeSaveLives, fill out your census form. Visit http://2020Census.gov to learn more. #MyHealthCounts

05/01/2020

Congratulations to the third place winner for the Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest, Allison from Pleasanton, CA! #SJ4YM Learn more about #SafeJobs4Youth here: http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month.

04/29/2020

Know Your Rights: Safe and Healthy Workplace in California

Cal/OSHA Chief Doug Parker discusses the requirement to protect workers from unsafe and unhealthy conditions on the job in California. Read more on how to prevent COVID-19 infection at work: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus and visit COVID19.ca.gov for more information on California's response.

04/29/2020

Know Your Rights: Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

Division of Workers' Compensation Administrative Director George Parisotto discusses workers' compensation benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses in California. Read more information for injured workers: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/InjuredWor... and employers: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/Employer.htm Visit COVID19.ca.gov for more information on California's response.

04/29/2020

04/28/2020

Division of Workers' Compensation Administrative Director George Parisotto discusses workers' compensation benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses in California. Read more information for injured workers: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/injuredworker.htm and employers: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/Employer.htm Visit COVID19.ca.gov for more information on California's response.

04/28/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

State of California Department of Industrial Relations and #CalOSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day: https://bit.ly/3bNHMeS

Oakland—On Workers’ Memorial Day 2020, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) commemorate the workers who have lost their lives on the job in California. This international day of remembrance is held annually on April 28, the da...

04/28/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

#DWC and #WCAB Expand Hearing Schedule at the District Offices: https://bit.ly/3cOoar8

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) continue to improve their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following changes are effective May 4:

04/28/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

#DWC Will Reschedule Canceled QME Examination in October: https://bit.ly/2y7MmWK

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will reschedule the canceled April 18 Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination in October 2020. The exact date will be announced in August after plans have been finalized. DWC canceled the exam due to the COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts of the ...

04/25/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

#DWC Issues Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking Action for Medical-Legal Reporting in Response to COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2S9eOOS

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued its Notice of Emergency Regulatory Action to address the ongoing need for medical-legal evaluations and to prevent a backlog of medical-legal evaluations resulting from stay-at-home orders throughout the state. These emergency regulations will hel...

04/24/2020

#CalOSHA has posted guidance for protecting workers at skilled nursing and long-term care facilities from exposure to #COVID19: https://bit.ly/2VryDTH

04/23/2020

Outdoor workers and employers in #southerncalifornia, review this US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard
heat advisory along with information from #CalOSHA at http://99calor.org to stay safe when working outdoors in hot weather #HeatIllnessPrevention #PrevenirEnfermedadesdelCalor

04/23/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

#DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule Inpatient Hospital Section to Conform to Medicare Changes: https://bit.ly/3axklFf

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an adjustment to the Inpatient Hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

04/23/2020

#DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory (New COVID-19 Codes Added): https://bit.ly/2KvO7ja

04/23/2020

DIR NEWSLINES and PRESS RELEASES

WCAB and #DWC Allow for Limited Email Filing Options: https://bit.ly/3cI379u

On April 6, 2020 the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board issued an en banc Order allowing limited filing of specified documents via email directly to the Appeals Board and to the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s district offices. To assist the workers’ compensation community the Appeals B...

04/23/2020

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#CalOSHA has shared guidance to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 infection in the agricultural industry. Learn more about safety and health for ag workers here: https://bit.ly/2Vg2RJ3

04/22/2020

In light of #COVID19, filling out the #2020Census has never been more important. An accurate census count can help #CA provide the necessary public health services and programs to communities in need. https://bit.ly/34JGWwY

04/22/2020

En vista de COVID19, completar el #Censo2020 nunca ha sido más importante. Un conteo preciso del censo puede ayudar a #CA proveer servicios necesarios de salud y programas a comunidades necesitadas. https://bit.ly/2Kb1l4J

04/21/2020

Looking for information to protect employees from #COVID19 in your workplace? #CalOSHA has posted guidance for employers and workers: https://bit.ly/2zbOZH3

Questions about COVID-19 paid sick leave for food service workers? Answers are here: https://bit.ly/2XQ8Wh6

04/20/2020

FAQs on Executive Order Concerning Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers at Companies with 500 or More Employees

Questions about COVID-19 paid sick leave for food service workers? Answers are here: https://bit.ly/2XQ8Wh6

The Executive Order provides supplemental paid sick leave (“COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave”) for food sector workers who work for a hiring entity that has 500 or more employees nationwide for certain circumstances related to COVID-19. The type of food sector workers the Executive Order co...

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Oakland, CA
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Comment Policy for the Department of Industrial Relations Monday, August 16, 2011 The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is happy to provide this educational forum to you and appreciates your feedback. Comments posted by our followers do not reflect the official views of DIR or the State of California. DIR wants to hear from you, but expects comments to be courteous. We reserve the right to delete inappropriate comments. Such comments can contain obscene, indecent, or profane language; contain threats or defamatory statements; contain hate speech directed at race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion or disability; or promote or endorse services or products. Comments that are inaccurate or can be misleading may be removed. Flagrant or repeat violators will be banned. To avoid violating our Policy, below are reminders when posting your comments: • Do not insult one another or the subjects of our posts. Please keep your comments civil. • Do not use profanity, vulgarity, or hate speech. • Do not attack other users. Focus your comments on issues, not individuals. • Stay on topic. Only post comments relevant to the item posted. • Do not repeat the same comment. • Do not use this for advertising. • Do not provide any personal information. Questions about a specific case or claim will be referred for follow up through DIR’s existing DIR Info e-mail system. • Do not use all capital letters since that appears like yelling and isn’t appreciated by others. Any advertising that may appear on the DIR page is not sponsored, supported, or endorsed by DIR.

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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(844) 522-6734

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http://www.dir.ca.gov

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Know Your Rights: Safe and Healthy Workplace in California

Know Your Rights: Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

Marisela Bonilla

Marisela Bonilla de Cal/OSHA habla sobre cómo prevenir enfermedades causadas por el calor en el programa Conexión California:

DIR Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy Victoria Hassid answers questions about California's new paid sick leave law, AB1522, which goes into effect July 1, this year.

Check out CA Labor Commissioner Julie Su on C-SPAN3 this morning, discussing #wagetheft in the state, and DIR's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement's efforts to fight it.

DIR and the California Labor Commissioner this month launched the "Wage Theft Is A Crime" campaign. California's labor laws protect all California workers, regardless of immigration status. This video plays one of our radio commercials in Spanish. Visit www.WageTheftIsACrime.com for more info.

DIR and the California Labor Commissioner are launching the "Wage Theft Is A Crime" campaign this month. California's labor laws protect all California workers, regardless of immigration status. This video plays one of our radio commercials in Spanish. Visit www.WageTheftIsACrime.com for more info.