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 ...
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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Workers' Rights During Wildfire Cleanup and Rebuilding

Do workers have rights during emergency conditions? Workers have special rights during emergency conditions. It is illegal for employers to require workers to report to or prevent workers from leaving ...
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Who needs to be certified to work in California as an electrician?

Electricians who work for a contractor with a class C-10 license. What do I need to do to work as an electrician for a contractor licensed as Class C-10 in California? You have decided to embark on a ...
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General electrician

You have decided to embark on a career as an electrician and have no experience or related instruction, complete the following. When you have accumulated 8,000 hrs of on-the-job-experience and have ...
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Pre-Apprenticeship Program Registration

To apply as a registered preapprenticeship program in the State of California, please email preapprenticeship@dir.ca.gov. California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) registered ...
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Studio Teachers

Studio teachers who are working with minors, defined as those under age 18, must obtain certification. Certifications are good for three years. For further information on regulations, see Studio ...
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Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC)

Guidebook for Injured Workers (now a DIR publication) If Your Employer is Illegally Uninsured: How to Apply for Workers’ Compensation Benefits English (Updated) | Spanish (Not Updated) Helping Injured ...
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§5141.1 Protection from Wildfire Smoke.

(1) This section applies to workplaces where: (A) The current Air Quality Index (current AQI) for PM2.5 is 151 or greater, regardless of the AQI for other pollutants; and (B) The employer should ...
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§ 30. QME Panel Requests.

(a) Unrepresented cases. Whenever an employee is not represented by an attorney and either the employee or the claims administrator requests a QME panel pursuant to Labor Code section 4062.1, the ...
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DLSE forms - Public Works

Public Works Payroll Reporting Form - This form or the elements contained in this form will be required to be provided if the Labor Commissioner conducts an investigation. This form will not be used ...