Department of Industrial Relations - Press Room

Contact Information

For news media inquiries please contact the Department of Industrial Relations Office of Communications and Media Relations at 510-286-1161 or by email at Communications@dir.ca.gov. The Office of Communications and Media Relations handles media inquiries for all of our department’s divisions, boards, commissions and programs.

Media Inquiries

Our Office of Communications and Media Relations welcomes your media inquiries at 510-286-1161 or by email at Communications@dir.ca.gov.

Non Media Inquiries

For non-media calls and questions, please inquire with the respective Divisions, Boards, Commissions and Programs within DIR.

Media Access to Local Offices

Media representatives who want to photograph, videotape, or film at DIR’s public offices must receive prior approval from the DIR Office of Communications and Media Relations.

If you need additional or other information, please contact the DIR Office of Communications and Media Relations.

Latest News and Announcements from DIR

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