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Department of Industrial Relations - Contact DIR
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) improves conditions for California's workers and advance opportunities for employers. DIR has four divisions and six commissions, boards and programs. DIRInfo@dir.ca.gov
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Click on the division or program name below to access that telephone directory, or you can also contact the group via e-mail. A list of frequently called numbers is also provided below.
Cal/OSHA protects workers and the public from safety hazards and provides consultative services to employers. |
Infocons@dir.ca.gov |
| Labor Commissioner's office ensures that every worker receives the wages they earn, enforces minimum labor standards, investigates retaliation complaints and protects employers who comply with the laws. Electrician Certification Unit: |
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| Division of Apprenticeship Standards fosters, promotes and develops the welfare of apprentices and training industry, and provides employers with a skilled and experienced workforce to strengthen California’s economy. |
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Division of Workers' Compensation minimizes the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California workers and employers. |
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Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation examines the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in California and recommends administrative or legislative modifications to improve their operations. |
CHSWC@dir.ca.gov |
Labor Enforcement Task Force combats the underground economy to create an environment where legitimate businesses can thrive and where workers have a safe and fair workplace. |
LETF@dir.ca.gov |
Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board resolves appeals from employers regarding citations issued by Cal/OSHA for alleged violations of workplace safety and health regulations. |
OSHAppeals@dir.ca.gov |
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board promotes, adopts and maintains reasonable and enforceable standards that ensure a safe and healthful workplace. |
OSHSB@dir.ca.gov |
| Office of Self Insurance Plans provides oversight and regulation of workers' compensation self-insurance. |
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Workers' Compensation Appeals Board exercises all judicial powers vested by the Labor Code in a reasonable and sound manner and provides guidance and leadership to the workers' compensation community through case opinions and regulations. |
WCABrules@dir.ca.gov |
Hotline numbers
| Worker information hotline | (866) 924-9757 |
| Injured worker hotline | (800) 736-7401 |
| Heat illness prevention hotline | (877) 992-2567 |
| Report workplace fraud and other unlawful activities | (855) 297-5322 |
| Complaints about workers' compensation and other insurance | (800) 927-Help (4357) (213) 897-8921 |
Frequently called numbers
| Entertainment work permits for minors | (818) 901-5484 |
| File an appeal regarding Cal/OSHA citations | (916) 274-5751 |
| Free workplace safety advice for business owners | (800) 963-9424 |
| Information on self insurance for workers' compensation liabilities | (916) 574-0300 |
| Information on workers' compensation research and safety education | (510) 622-3959 |
| Request disabilities accommodation for workers' compensation hearings | (866) 681-1459 TTY (800) 735-2929 TTY in Spanish (800) 855-3000 |
| Workers’ compensation medical unit | (800) 794-6900 |
March 2013