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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.

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05/07/2021

Los #trabajadores en #California tienen derecho a negarse a trabajar en condiciones inseguras, incluso en áreas que requieren evacuación.
Es ilegal que su empleador lo despida o reduzca sus horas por negarse a trabajar en una zona de evacuación.
Aprende más: https://bit.ly/3urZL3I

05/07/2021

Workers in California have the right to refuse to work in unsafe conditions, including in areas that require evacuation.
It is illegal for your employer to fire you or reduce your hours for refusing to work in an evacuation zone.
Learn more: www.bit.ly/3xRDZbT

05/07/2021

#Wildfire smoke contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. Check out #CalOSHA's safety and health factsheet on protecting workers from wildfire smoke: www.bit.ly/3eYhMAa #WildfirePreparednessWeek

05/07/2021

Have questions about how #CA labor laws affect your #Smallbusiness? Join the CA Labor Commissioner’s Office and the State of California Employment Development Department for free online State Labor Law and Payroll Tax Seminars. Learn more and register today! https://bit.ly/2Zpydzp #SmallBusinessMonth

05/06/2021

Did you know falls are the leading cause of workplace deaths in the construction industry? This week is #StandDown4Safety to bring attention to the issue. Check out State Compensation Insurance Fund’s great resources to learn more about what you can do: https://bit.ly/2RaZyDc

05/05/2021

#DWC is hiring two Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultants in #Oakland to manage the Division’s QME and IMR/IBR programs. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3xZllyW

05/05/2021

¿Quiere saber si eres elegible para #HorasDeEnfermedadPagadas? Vea la herramienta del CA Labor Commissioner's para saber si califica para horas de enfermedad pagadas suplementarias por #COVID19 según la ley de #California: http://dir.ca.gov/dlse/covid-psl/

05/05/2021

Wondering if you’re eligible for #PaidSickLeave? Check out CA Labor Commissioner's tool to see if you qualify for #COVID19 related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave under #California law: http://dir.ca.gov/dlse/covid-psl/

05/04/2021

#DWC is now hiring an Assistant Chief Counsel to help lead its legal team in #Oakland. Deadline to apply 5/12: http://bit.ly/3vy4MIp

05/04/2021

Falls remain the leading cause of #construction worker deaths. This week is the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Remember #StandDown4Safety to #StopFalls May 3-7. http://stopconstructionfalls.com

05/04/2021

Summer is just around the corner! #CalOSHA reminds all employers with outdoor agricultural workers that extra rest time is required at least every two hours when the temperature is 95 degrees or higher. Read more on #heatillnessprevention requirements at http://99calor.org

05/04/2021

This week, May 3-7, is U.S. Department of Labor’s 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Check out some of the online events and trainings happening all week long: https://bit.ly/3t1BPCH #StandDown4Safety

04/30/2021

U.S. Department of Labor's 8th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction starts Monday May 3! Learn more: www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-down #StandDown4Safety

04/29/2021

Join #CalOSHA's #HeatIllness Prevention Network call on Today @ 1:30pm. Learn more: www.dir.ca.gov/HIPnetwork

04/29/2021

DWC Posts Proposed Amendments to the Qualified Medical Evaluator Regulations to Online Forum for Public Comment | California Department of Industrial Relations

#DWC Posts Proposed Amendments to the Qualified Medical Evaluator Regulations to Online Forum for Public Comment: https://bit.ly/2RavlEq

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted proposed amendments to the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) regulations to its online forum where members of the public may review and comment on the proposals.

04/28/2021

DIR, DWC Release Independent Medical Review Progress Report for 2020 | California Department of Industrial Relations

DIR, DWC Release Independent Medical Review Progress Report for 2020: https://bit.ly/3nyD8bs

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) have posted an annual report on the Department’s Independent Medical Review (IMR) program. IMR is the medical dispute resolution process for the state’s workers’ compensation system that resolves dis...

04/28/2021

DIR y Cal/OSHA honran el Día Conmemorativo de los Trabajadores | California Department of Industrial Relations

DIR y #CalOSHA honran el Día Conmemorativo de los Trabajadores: https://bit.ly/3sYtVdy

Oakland—En el Día Conmemorativo de los Trabajadores de 2021, el Departamento de Relaciones Industriales (DIR, por sus siglas en inglés) y su División de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (Cal/OSHA) conmemoran a los trabajadores que han perdido la vida debido a lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas c...

04/28/2021

DIR and Cal/OSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day | California Department of Industrial Relations

DIR and #CalOSHA Honor Workers’ Memorial Day: https://bit.ly/3gNryI6

Oakland—On Workers’ Memorial Day 2021, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) commemorate the workers who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries and illnesses in California. This international day of remembrance is h...

04/28/2021

State of California Department of Industrial Relations is #hiring recruitment analysts for our #HumanResources unit in #Sacramento. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/2QPsuAw

04/28/2021

DWC Posts Recorded Question and Answer Meetings from April 13 and April 20 Regarding Medical-Legal Fee Schedule Regulations | California Department of Industrial Relations

#DWC Posts Recorded Question and Answer Meetings from April 13 and April 20 Regarding Medical-Legal Fee Schedule Regulations: https://bit.ly/3gMmnIj

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted the recordings of the Question and Answer Meetings held by Zoom on April 13 and April 20 regarding the new Medical-Legal Fee Schedule for the workers’ compensation system.

04/27/2021

#DWC is hiring a Workers’ Compensation Consultant for a Claims Adjuster position in their #Sacramento Office. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3sU4dqA

04/27/2021

State of California Department of Industrial Relations is #hiring a new Chief of #HumanResources to lead our team in #Sacramento. Deadline to apply is May 10. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/2QrliuK

04/27/2021

DIR’s Diversity and Inclusion Office is looking for an #AGPA analyst to join the team in #Oakland! Learn more and apply today: http://bit.ly/DIRDIOA

04/26/2021

Wondering if you’re eligible for #PaidSickLeave? Check out @CALaborCommissioner's tool to see if you qualify for #COVID19 related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave under #California law: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/covid-psl/

04/26/2021

¿Quiere saber si eres elegible para #HorasDeEnfermedadPagadas? Vea la herramienta del @CALaborCommissioner para saber si califica para horas de enfermedad pagadas suplementarias por #COVID19 según la ley de #California: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/covid-psl/

04/26/2021

Join #CalOSHA's #HeatIllness Prevention Network call on Thursday, April 29 @ 1:30pm. Learn more: www.dir.ca.gov/HIPnetwork

04/26/2021

Join the CA Labor Commissioner, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, April 27, for a #EqualPayCA Training on California’s protections for women at work: https://bit.ly/3gFNFQJ

04/26/2021

DIR and California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launch Web-based COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Tool

State of California Department of Industrial Relations and CA Labor Commissioner's Office Launch Web-based #COVID19 #PaidSickLeave Tool: https://bit.ly/3vlVqiA

Oakland—The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its California Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched a web-based tool in English and Spanish that offers key information on the new 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law, Senate Bill No. 95, signed by Governor Newsom on March 1...

04/26/2021

DIR y la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral de California lanzan herramienta de internet para horas de enfermedad pagadas por COVID-19

State of California Department of Industrial Relations y la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral de California (CA Labor Commissioner) lanzan herramienta de internet para horas de enfermedad pagadas por COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3xskUwA

Oakland—El Departamento de Relaciones Industriales (DIR, por sus siglas en inglés) y su Oficina del Comisionado Laboral de California han lanzado una herramienta de internet en inglés y español que ofrece información clave sobre la nueva ley de Horas de Enfermedad Pagadas Suplementarias por CO...

04/23/2021

#CalOSHA is #nowhiring for multiple positions across the state! Learn more: http://dir.ca.gov/dosh/jobs

Check out ABC30 Action News’s story on #COVID19 workplace safety trainings high-risk industries held by UC Merced Commun...

04/23/2021

UC Merced holds workplace COVID training for high-risk industries

Check out ABC30 Action News’s story on #COVID19 workplace safety trainings high-risk industries held by UC Merced Community and Labor Center: https://abc30.tv/3tKvInI

Workers in high-risk industries are getting COVID-19 workplace health and safety training and vaccine education, thanks to a grant received by UC Merced's Community and Labor Center.

04/23/2021

Join #CalOSHA's #HeatIllness Prevention Network call on Thursday, April 29 @ 1:30pm. Learn more: www.dir.ca.gov/HIPnetwork

04/22/2021

Cal/OSHA Cites Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 after Fatal Pressure Vessel Incident | California Department of Industrial Relations

#CalOSHA Cites Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 after Fatal Pressure Vessel Incident: https://bit.ly/3nb3GiJ

Sacramento—Cal/OSHA has cited Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 for workplace safety and health violations after one of its employees was fatally injured when a pipeline on an air compressor exploded.

04/22/2021

¿Se está preguntando si calificas para #HorasDeEnfermedad suplementarias de #COVID19? Revisa las preguntas frecuentes de CA Labor Commissioner sobre horas de enfermedad suplementarias de COVID-19 de 2021: https://bit.ly/3tmN7CH #frenalapropagación

04/22/2021

Wondering if you qualify for #COVID19 Supplemental #PaidSickLeave? Check out the CA Labor Commissioner's FAQs on 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave: http://bit.ly/LCOSPSL #SlowTheSpread

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Videos

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidance for Agricultural Workers

Cal/OSHA guidance video for agricultural workers on ways to protect against COVID-19 and prevent the spread of this infectious disease. Read more: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus and more videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OjJzCjNowHKn21WPEThIL0xBcyba8TG

Conozca sus Derechos: Seguridad y salud en el trabajo

Una vocera de Cal/OSHA habla de los requisitos en California para proteger a los trabajadores. Para más información, visite: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus y más videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OjJzCjNowGeRNVs3_pUot0T3ZF3zaGh

Know Your Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Other Labor Laws in California

California's Labor Commissioner, Lilia García-Brower, talks about the rights of workers in California to paid sick leave and other labor laws. For more information, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ and watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OjJzCjNowGeRNVs3_pUot0T3ZF3zaGh

Conozca sus Derechos: Compensación de trabajadores en California

Una vocera de la División de Compensación de Trabajadores habla de los beneficios en California para lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo. Para más información, visite: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/Spanish/InjuredWorker.htm y más videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OjJzCjNowGeRNVs3_pUot0T3ZF3zaGh

Conozca sus Derechos: Horas de enfermedad pagadas y otras leyes laborales en California

La Comisionada Laboral de California, Lilia García-Brower, habla de los derechos de los trabajadores en California a horas de enfermedad pagadas y otras leyes laborales. Para más información, visite: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ y más videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OjJzCjNowGeRNVs3_pUot0T3ZF3zaGh

Mensaje de seguridad para trabajadores agrícolas de la primera pareja

La primera pareja Jennifer Siebel Newsom habla del derecho de los trabajadores agrícolas a un lugar de trabajo seguro en California.

Mensaje de la primera pareja sobre horas de enfermedad pagadas para trabajadores agrícolas

La primera pareja Jennifer Siebel Newsom habla de horas de enfermedad pagadas para trabajadores agrícolas.

Farmworker Safety Message from the First Partner

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom discusses safety for farmworkers in California.

Paid Sick Leave Message for Farmworkers from the First Partner

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom discusses paid sick leave for farmworkers in California.

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.

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.

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.