| December 14, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Three Contractors More Than $145,000 for Oakland Structure Collapse |
| December 14, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance
Services) |
| December 13, 2017 |
DWC Administrative Director Announces 2018 Profile Audit Review and Full Compliance Audit Performance |
| December 7, 2017 |
DWC Announces Final Approval to Adopt a Drug Formulary for the
Medical Treatment of Injured Workers |
| December 6, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions |
| December 6, 2017 |
DWC Approves Carve-out Agreement Covering the Los Angeles
Police Protective League and the City of Los Angeles |
| December 6, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician
Services/Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| December 4, 2017 |
DWC Suspends 21 Medical Providers for Fraud |
| December 4, 2017 |
California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $11 and $10.50 per Hour |
| November 30, 2017 |
2017 - 2018 assessment notices |
| November 21, 2017 |
DWC Suspends Nine Medical Providers for Fraud |
| November 20, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Six Employers over $240,000 for Exposing Workers to
Valley Fever |
| November 20, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner Stresses the Importance of Valid Workers’
Compensation Insurance
American Labor Alliance and CompOne USA insurance not valid in California |
| November 17, 2017 |
DWC schedules JET File Transmission Code Testing in December |
| November 15, 2017 |
OSHSB Questionnaire Reminder for Employers with Outdoor Nighttime Agricultural Operations |
| November 15, 2017 |
California’s Nonfatal Worker Injuries, Illnesses Level in 2016 |
| November 15, 2017 |
DWC Launches New Online Education Module for Qualified Medical Evaluators |
| November 14, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends 12 Medical Providers |
| November 6, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends 21 Medical Providers
for Fraud |
| November 6, 2017 |
DWC Opens Registration for 25th Annual Educational Conference |
| November 1, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Order Adopting Updates to Treatment Guidelines |
| October 27, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Issues Notice for Worker Safety during Fire Cleanup |
| October 27, 2017 |
DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Regulations for AB 1244’s Medical Provider Suspension Process to Combat Fraud |
| October 26, 2017 |
DWC Suspends Three Medical Providers for Fraud |
| October 23, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Protect Them from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across Southern California |
| October 20, 2017 |
DWC Posts Draft Benefit Notice Regulations Amendment to Online Forum for Public Comment |
| October 19, 2017 |
George Parisotto Appointed Administrative Director of DWC |
| October 13, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions |
| October 12, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule Inpatient Hospital Section to Conform to Medicare Changes |
| October 12, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends Three Medical Providers for Fraud |
| October 9, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Protect Against Exposure to Hepatitis A Virus |
| October 5, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends Eight Medical Providers for Fraud |
| October 3, 2017 |
DWC to Lift Dismissal Notice on Lien Declarations Filed on July 2-3 |
| September 27, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| September 21, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends Six Medical Providers for Fraud |
| September 18, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/ Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| September 14, 2017 |
California Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Los Angeles Garment Manufacturers More Than $370,000 for Labor Law Violations |
| September 12, 2017 |
Save the Date 2017 WCIS Advisory Meeting October 23, 2017 |
| September 12, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services/Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| September 11, 2017 |
Updates and Changes to WCIS California Medical Version 2.0
Effective September 27, 2017 |
| September 7, 2017 |
DWC Issues Revised MTUS Drug Formulary Regulations for Second 15-Day Comment Period |
| August 29, 2017 |
DWC Posts Database of Dismissed Liens |
| August 28, 2017 |
Katherine Zalewski Designated Chair of California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board |
| August 25, 2017 |
California High Heat Advisory: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Shade Must Be Made Available for Outdoor Workers |
| August 16, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Chula Vista Restaurant Over $274,000 for Wage Theft |
| August 15, 2017 |
Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspends Five Medical Providers for Fraud
|
| August 14, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Files $6.3 Million Misclassification and Wage Theft Lawsuit against Glendale Construction Company
|
| August 14, 2017 |
DWC to Dismiss More Than 292,000 Unresolved Liens
|
| August 9, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Jack in the Box Franchise Owner More Than $900,000 for Misclassification
|
| August 8, 2017 |
DIR and Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspend Fermin Iglesias, Steven Rigler for Fraud
|
| August 7, 2017 |
DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule Regulations
|
| August 4, 2017 |
New Regulations Improve Safety at Oil Refineries
|
| August 3, 2017 |
DWC Schedules Lien Consolidation Proceedings for Suspended Providers, Adds Special Adjudication Unit Calendar to Website
|
| August 1, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Approves Reopening of Three “Revolution” Type Rides in California |
| August 1, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Stresses Importance of Monitoring Workers, Recognizing Early Symptoms of Heat Illness as Central Valley Swelters |
| August 1, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft/Classification(s) of Roofer: Roofer, Pitch Work, and Preparer in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties |
| July 31, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Aircraft Parts Manufacturer for Willfully Failing to Notify Workers of Their Exposures to Chromium-6 |
| July 27, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft of Electrician: Inside Wireman and Cable Splicer (All Shifts) in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties |
| July 27, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Issues Statement on Ohio Amusement Ride Accident: All Fire Ball Rides in California Have Been Voluntarily Shut Down |
| July 27, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Recovers over $360,000 for Live-in Caregivers in Wage Theft Case |
| July 26, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Two Towing Companies over $4.8 Million for Wage Theft Violations |
| July 25, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Oakland Construction Company Over $3.5 Million for Wage Theft Violations |
| July 24, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA and Chevron Reach Settlement of Citations Appeal Following the August 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire
Agreement includes provisions to replace piping, institute innovative safeguards |
| July 18, 2017 |
DWC Issues Revised Drug Formulary Regulations for 15-day Comment Period
|
| July 18, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice for the Craft of Tunnel Worker (Laborer) in Northern California Counties |
| July 17, 2017 |
DWC Reports More Than 441,000 Lien Declarations Filed |
| July 13, 2017 |
Independent Medical Review Report Shows Progress |
| July 5, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| July 5, 2017 |
DWC Medical Unit Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator Examination on October 21, 2017
|
| June 30, 2017 |
Public Works Small Project Exemption Clarified: Based on the Amount of the Entire Project, Prevailing Wages Must Still be Paid |
| June 29, 2017 |
California Labor Commissioner Citation of General Contractor for Subcontractor’s Wage Theft Affirmed |
| June 29, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/ Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| June 28, 2017 |
Lien Claimants Declaration Update: Ex-parte Communication Requirements, Duplicate Documents in EAMS Prohibited |
| June 28, 2017 |
Public Works Contractor Registration Fee Increased, Small Project Exemption Established Effective July 1 |
| June 28, 2017 |
DWC Posts RAND Report on Recommendations for Fraud Prevention in the Workers’ Compensation System |
| June 27, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner’s Decision Results in $48,860 for Convenience Store Clerk Making Less Than Minimum Wage and No Overtime Pay |
| June 26, 2017 |
Deadline for Lien Claimants to File Labor Code Section 4903.05(c) Declaration |
| June 23, 2017 |
DWC Posts Ethics Advisory Committee Annual Report for 2016 |
| June 21, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers that Fresh Water Must be Provided to Prevent Heat Illness |
| June 20, 2017 |
DWC Announces Temporary Total Disability Rates for 2018 |
| June 19, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Explosives Manufacturer for Workplace Explosion that Caused Serious Injuries |
| June 15, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Protect Them from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Around California |
| June 15, 2017 |
Public Works Contractors: Registration Renewal Must Be Completed by June 30 to Avoid Penalties
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| June 15, 2017 |
Department of Industrial Relations Issues Statement on Board of Equalization Trailer Bills: Reforms Will Not Diminish Focus on Underground Economy |
| June 14, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice for the Craft of Bridge Builder/Highway Carpenter (Special Single Shift) in Northern California Counties |
| June 14, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice to the Interim Determination Issued on April 18, 2017 for the Craft of Electrician: Inside Wireman, Technician and Cable Splicer, Welder (All Shifts) in Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties |
| June 8, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| June 7, 2017 |
DIR and Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspend Pasadena Psychiatrist for Fraud |
| June 2, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice for the Craft of Driver (On/Off-Hauling To/From Construction Site) in Imperial and San Diego Counties |
| May 31, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Asbestos Removal Worker (Laborer): Lead Removal Worker in Northern California Counties |
| May 23, 2017 |
U.S. District Court Upholds Labor Commissioner Awards of Almost $1 Million for Misclassification of Port and Rail Truck Drivers |
| May 22, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Driver (On/Off-Hauling To/From Construction Site) in Imperial and San Diego Counties |
| May 19, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare For Sizzling Temperatures |
| May 18, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice for the Crafts of Operating Engineer, Pile Driver (Operating Engineer), and Steel Erector and Fabricator (Operating Engineer) (All Shifts) in Northern California Counties |
| May 18, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Carpet Layer and Resilient Tile Layer in Imperial and San Diego Counties |
| May 18, 2017 |
Landmark Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Approved to Reduce Risk of Major Incidents at Oil Refineries in California |
| May 17, 2017 |
DIR and Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspend Michael R. Drobot, Steven Howser for Fraud |
| May 12, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft of Tile Setter (All Shifts) in Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare Counties |
| May 12, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft of Tile Setter (All Shifts) in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties |
| May 9, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Correction Notice for the Craft of Tunnel/Underground (Operating Engineer) in Northern California Counties |
| May 9, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Fatal Drainage Shaft Accident |
| May 9, 2017 |
DIR and Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspend Sobol, Heric and Two Other Medical Providers |
| May 8, 2017 |
Early Renewal Registration Now Open for Public Works Contractors |
| May 3, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Dredger Operating Engineer in Northern California Counties |
| May 2, 2017 |
DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers |
| May 1, 2017 |
Secretary Lanier Issues Statement on Labor Protections for Immigrant Workers |
| April 28, 2017 |
DWC Posts Second Interim Report on Assembly Bill 1124 Mandating an Evidence-Based Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary |
| April 28, 2017 |
DIR Honors Workers' Memorial Day |
| April 27, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness |
| April 24, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Modular Furniture Installer (Carpenter) in Northern California Counties |
| April 21, 2017 |
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court Grants DIR Request for Stay on Permanent Injunction Blocking Enforcement of AB 219 Prevailing Wage Requirements for Ready-Mix Concrete Suppliers |
| April 18, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Electrician: Inside Wireman, Technician and Cable Splicer, Welder (All Shifts) in Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties |
| April 17, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Carpet Layer and Resilient Tile Layer in Imperial and San Diego Counties |
| April 17, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Cites Building Supply Company for Fatal Forklift Accident |
| April 5, 2017 |
Department of Industrial Relations Director Issues Statement on WCIRB Rate Cut Recommendation |
| April 3, 2017 |
OAL Approves DWC’s Final WCIS Medical Billing, FROI/SROI Reporting Regulations |
| March 30, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Corrections to the Important Notice Issued March 28, 2017 for Chainman/Rodman in Tehama County |
| March 29, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties |
| March 28, 2017 |
DIR Appeals U.S. District Court’s Ruling that Blocks Labor Commissioner’s Enforcement of AB 219 Prevailing Wage Requirements for Ready-Mix Concrete Suppliers |
| March 27, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| March 27, 2017 |
Staffing Firm Found Responsible in Warehouse Carbon Monoxide Exposure Incident that Sent Workers to Hospital |
| March 20, 2017 |
DIR Issues Amended Regulations to the Return-to-Work Supplement Program that Extends Deadline to File for Benefits |
| March 17, 2017 |
DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Drug Formulary Regulations |
| March 9, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule
(Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| March 9, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Correction for the Craft of Teamster in Southern California Counties Except San Diego |
| March 8, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Operating Engineer (Landscape Construction) in Northern California Counties |
| March 6, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Interim Determination for the Craft of Roofer and Roofer: Pitch Work in Imperial and San Diego Counties |
| March 1, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner Returns $363,625 in Unpaid Wages to Six Car Wash Workers in Los Angeles |
| March 1, 2017 |
DWC Posts Correction to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| February 28, 2017 |
Labor Commissioner Decision Results in over $100,000 for Hunting Club Caretaker Making Less than Minimum Wage |
| February 28, 2017 |
New and Amended Lien Filing Rules Filed With Secretary of State, Important for Lien Claimants Who Filed Before January 1, 2017 |
| February 27, 2017 |
DWC Posts Draft Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Regulatory Amendments to Online Forum for Public Comment |
| February 24, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Corrections for the Craft/Classification of Sheet Metal Worker in Alpine, Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties |
| February 22, 2017 |
OSIP Announces Release of New Application Forms |
| February 16, 2017 |
DIR and Division of Workers’ Compensation Suspend Seven Providers for Fraud
Liens associated with the suspended providers total $59 million |
| February 10, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries |
| February 10, 2017 |
Refinery Safety Training Requirements (SB 54) Meeting Notice |
| February 10, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft/Classification of Electrician: Cable Splicer (3rd Shift) in Orange County |
| February 8, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| February 2, 2017 |
DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| February 1, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Modification Notice for the Craft/Classification(s) of Electrician: Inside Wireman and Cable Splicer (All Shifts) in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties |
| January 31, 2017 |
DWC Medical Unit Accepting Applications for Upcoming Qualified Medical Evaluator
Examination on April 29 |
| January 30, 2017 |
DWC Posts 2016 Audit Unit Annual Report and the Ranking Report |
| January 25, 2017 |
CHSWC Commissioner Angie Wei Reappointed by Senate Rules Committee |
| January 25, 2017 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| January 19, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Corrections for the Craft/Classification of Laborer and Related Classifications in Southern California Counties |
| January 19, 2017 |
WCAB Extends Public Comment Period Until January 31 on Proposed Amendments to Board Rules |
| January 18, 2017 |
DIR Combats Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Stays 200,000 Liens with Claim Value of Over $1 Billion
Issues report on efforts to reduce medical provider and premium fraud |
| January 13, 2017 |
DWC Announces Appointment to Ethics Advisory Committee |
| January 11, 2017 |
Cal/OSHA Investigates Four Recent Tree Trimming Deaths, Announces Safety Campaign |
| January 6, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Modification Notice for the Craft/Classification of Iron Worker: Fence Erector (Statewide) |
| January 4, 2017 |
Prevailing Wage Notice Regarding Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2017 |
| January 3, 2017 |
DWC and WCAB Amend, Add Forms for Lien Filings to Comply with Recent Legislation |
