Index of DIR COVID-19 Information
In California, employers are required to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19. DIR has developed these resources to provide employers and workers information on workplace safety requirements, paid sick leave, workers' compensation and other labor laws.
Face coverings required in public spaces
Cloth face coverings or masks help reduce the spread of coronavirus especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possible. Learn more about the guidance and limited exceptions here.
The industry guidance below will be updated to reflect the revised policy on the use of face coverings.
Guidance on Cal/OSHA temporary emergency standards on COVID-19:
Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Cal/OSHA guidance for workers and employers on COVID-19 infection prevention
COVID-19 Labor Laws: FAQs
Information on paid sick leave and other labor laws
Resources for Injured Workers
Workers' compensation resources for work-related injuries and illnesses
Videos from DIR
Frequently Asked Questions
- Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers – Published July 28, 2020
Latest Updates from Cal/OSHA
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations – Posted February 4 2021
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations at Meat Processing Facilities – Posted December 23, 2020
- California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns – Posted December 16, 2020 | Español | - COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs – Posted December 1, 2020
- Model COVID-19 Prevention Program – Posted December 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – What Employers Need to Know Fact Sheet – Posted December 1, 2020
- Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Child Care Programs – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Construction – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention for Logistics Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
- Safety and Health Protection On The Job (Cal/OSHA poster) – Updated October 27, 2020
Latest Updates from the Labor Commissioner's Office
- California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns – Posted December 16, 2020 | Español | - FAQs on Executive Order Concerning Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers at Companies with 500 or More Employees – Updated May 5, 2020
- Office closure information – Updated May 1, 2020
- Side by Side Comparison of COVID-19 Paid Leave – Posted April 29, 2020
Latest Updates from the Division of Workers' Compensation
- Workers’ Compensation Presumption (SB 1159) Frequently Asked Questions – Posted September 17, 2020
- Questions and Answers on Executive Order N-62-20 – Updated May 18, 2020
- Information on Executive Order for time-limited rebuttable presumption for accessing workers' compensation benefits for a COVID-19 infection – Posted May 7, 2020
- Office closure information and Judges’ conference lines – Updated February 22, 2021
More Resources
- Updates and services from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
- Summary Chart from the Labor Agency on Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Updates on COVID-19 from California state agencies
February 2021