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 ...
California Department of Industrial Relations

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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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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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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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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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, ...
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Cal/OSHA advises employers to prevent heat illness as temperatures increase in Southern California

As temperatures continue to rise this week, Cal/OSHA reminds all employers to protect their employees and prevent heat illness at indoor and outdoor workplaces by providing water, shade and rest ...
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Foreign Labor Contractors

Any person or entity acting as a foreign labor contractor by performing foreign labor contracting activity involving H-2B workers must register with the Labor Commissioner. This program applies to ...