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Rulemaking
DIR enforces the laws passed by the California Legislature and signed by the Governor. The laws, also called statutes, are available online:
To implement the laws, DIR adopts regulations in a rulemaking process. The public participates in this process. Regulations adopted by DIR are available online:
Proposed Regulations
The Department of Industrial Relations and its divisions, boards, and commissions propose the adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations. Unless otherwise indicated, the proposals follow the regular rulemaking process as prescribed by the California Office of Administrative Law.
Approved Regulations
These regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law, and filed with the Secretary of State. This is a partial list - please refer to the California Code of Regulations, Title 8 and the California Labor Code for other applicable regulations in effect.
Terminated or Defunct Regulations
Terminated or Defunct Regulations have been terminated from rulemaking process within the last calendar year.
DIR rulemaking 2011
DIR rulemaking 2010
DIR rulemaking 2009
DIR rulemaking 2008
DIR rulemaking 2007
DIR rulemaking 2006
DIR rulemaking 2005
DIR rulemaking 2004
DIR rulemaking 2003
DIR rulemaking 2002
DIR rulemaking 2001
May 2013