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May 6, 2025 California Labor Commissioner recovers more than $40,000 in retaliation penalties for a care facility worker
May 5, 2025 Cal/OSHA clarifies lead exposure prevention guidance for the construction industry
May 2, 2025 California Labor Commissioner’s Office announces second year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant program
April 30, 2025 California Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day
April 30, 2025 California Labor Commissioner cites university and janitorial contractors for violations
April 28, 2025 Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
April 28, 2025 Cal/OSHA Honors Workers' Memorial Day Across California
April 25, 2025 Casey Gallagher appointed to the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
April 17, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of Second 15-day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations
April 15, 2025 DWC Posts Reminder for the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) Application Requirements
April 8, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
April 8, 2025 DIR, DWC Releases Independent Medical Review (IMR) Report for 2024
April 7, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS)
April 7, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
April 3, 2025 DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16, 2025
April 3, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
March 28, 2025 Mitch Steiger Reappointed to the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation and Re-elected as 2025 Chair
March 20, 2025 Construction company cited $157,500 following a fatal trench accident
March 18, 2025 California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers
March 14, 2025 DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)
March 13, 2025 Appointment of Melissa Flores, CHSWC Executive Officer
March 12, 2025 DAS announces appointment to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
March 4, 2025 California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launches Reaching Every Californian Public Awareness Campaign to Prevent Wage Theft
February 27, 2025 DWC Invites Physicians and Pharmacists to Apply for Appointment to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for 2025-2027 Term
February 27, 2025 $1.1 Million in penalties issued to Buena Park restaurant over wage and sick leave violations
February 27, 2025 DWC Provides Update on Virtual Courtroom Transition and Installation of Public Wi-Fi
February 27, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of 15 Day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations
February 26, 2025 Labor Commissioner’s Office recovers more than $430,000 in unpaid wages
February 26, 2025 $68 million in funding to boost apprenticeship programs, create new jobs, and fill labor shortages
February 20, 2025 Amity In-Home Care Services cited $2.3 million for improperly misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors
February 13, 2025 DWC Invites Stakeholder Comment on Proposed Regulatory Update to Medical Provider Network and Rules for Medical Treatment Billing
February 10, 2025 Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing swamped in fines – nearly $530,000 for serious accident-related violations.
February 7, 2025 DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on March 14, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
February 6, 2025 DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
February 5, 2025 DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery
February 4, 2025 Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-emergency Standards end as of February 2025
February 4, 2025 DWC Posts Revised Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services)
January 31, 2025 The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation Announces 2025 Young Worker Leadership Academy on February 20 - February 22
January 31, 2025 DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers
January 29, 2025 Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1
January 27, 2025 Cal/OSHA increases civil penalty amounts for 2025
January 23, 2025 DWC Announces Agenda for 32nd Annual Educational Conference
January 22, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties
January 21, 2025 California announces $13 Million to foster career pathways for women in construction
January 9, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County
January 8, 2025 DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 5-11
January 8, 2025 DWC Updates Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community
January 7, 2025 Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Pacific Palisades
January 7, 2025 Cal/OSHA finds Safeway exposed workers to hazardous conditions at its largest warehouse in Tracy
January 2, 2025 DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2024

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    Cal/OSHA Workplace Safety and Health 833-579-0927
    Labor Commissioner's Office Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws 833-526-4636
    Division of Workers' Compensation Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses 1-800-736-7401
    Office of the Director Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations 844-522-6734