1. Office of Policy, Research and Legislation

Office of Policy, Research, and Legislation (OPRL)

Programs and Initiatives

Research and Statistics

• Conduct and oversee research to evaluate effectiveness of programs
• Coordinate the sharing of data and information between agencies
• Prepare and maintain statistics and databases on public works projects, occupational injuries & illnesses, the California Consumer Price Index, and alternative workweek programs.

  View prevailing wage determinations, statistics, and databases

Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)

Programs and Initiatives

Policy

• Communicate and collaborate on emerging issues with the Governor’s Office, other branches of federal and state government, workers, employers and others in the community
• Undertake strategic planning to ensure integration of policy, research, legislative activities, education and outreach

Legislation

• Analyze proposed legislation including potential costs, benefits, and other impacts
• Coordinate legislative activities within the Department and with other agencies
• Support and coordinate the implementation of newly enacted legislation

Contact Information

Victoria Hassid
Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy
Vhassid@dir.ca.gov
(510) 286-7087

For constituent inquiries, please send your request to LegInquiry@dir.ca.gov

Legislative Reports

• 2017 Legislative Report
• 2016 Legislative Report
• 2015 Legislative Report
• 2014 Legislative Report

• Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries
• Prevailing Wage Determinations Important Notices