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NEWSLINE
Release Number: 2020-19
March 17, 2020

DWC Temporarily Closing San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco Offices

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will temporarily close its San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco district offices to protect the health of the public and our staff and to comply with shelter-in-place orders.

The Division’s headquarters office, which includes the Medical Unit, Return-to-Work Supplement Program, Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund and Legal Unit, will also close temporarily.

Staff will work remotely and are available by phone at 1-800-736-7401.

DWC is closely monitoring the situation and will update the public of any changes.

DWC and WCAB announced March 16 that they are limiting court appearances to protect the health and safety of our staff and the community, in accordance with numerous public health orders suggesting that public gatherings be limited.