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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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| January 22, 2026 |
DIR reminds contractors, including out-of-state firms working on firefighting and wildfire recovery projects in California, to comply with state labor and safety laws |
| January 21, 2026 |
DWC announces relocation of Santa Barbara district office to Goleta |
| January 16, 2026 |
DWC posts completed Utilization Review results for claims administrators conducted in 2025 |
| January 15, 2026 |
DWC posts reminder for submission of Annual Report of Inventory for claims reported during calendar year 2025 |
| January 13, 2026 |
DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam on April 11-17 |
| January 7, 2026 |
California Secretary of Labor highlights worker safety efforts during Los Angeles wildfire recovery |
| January 7, 2026 |
DWC announces release of Requests for Proposal to modernize EAMS |
| January 5, 2026 |
Mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses increases effective January 1, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 |
DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026 |
