Index of DIR COVID-19 Information
In California, employers are required to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19. DIR has developed these resources to provide employers and workers information on workplace safety requirements, paid sick leave, workers' compensation and other labor laws.
Use of Face Covering While Visiting DIR Offices
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s face covering guidance, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires the use of cloth face coverings in all indoor spaces for all persons who are not fully vaccinated with limited exceptions outlined in the guidance. Vaccinated persons are not required to wear a face covering in indoor DIR spaces but are encouraged to do so if they prefer.
When local public health orders specific to the region have stricter requirements on the use of face coverings, then DIR employees and all visitors in DIR spaces must comply with those requirements with limited exceptions outlined in CDPH’s guidance.
Guidance on Cal/OSHA temporary emergency standards on COVID-19:
Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Cal/OSHA guidance for workers and employers on COVID-19 infection prevention
COVID-19 Labor Laws: FAQs
Information on paid sick leave and other labor laws
Resources for Injured Workers
Workers' compensation resources for work-related injuries and illnesses
Videos from DIR
Frequently Asked Questions
- Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers – Updated July 8, 2021
- Preguntas frecuentes para una reapertura prudente para los trabajadores y empleadores – Updated July 8, 2021
Latest Updates from Cal/OSHA
- COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – What Employers Need to Know Fact Sheet – Updated June 21, 2021 | Español |
- COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs – Updated June 18, 2021
- Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
Revisions Account for Rising Vaccination Rates, Offer Guidance to Help Businesses Reopen while Maintaining Strong Worker Protections
Revised Emergency Temporary Standards Effective Today – Posted June 17, 2021 - California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Receives Update on California Department of Public Health Guidance – Posted June 9, 2021
- Standards Board Readopts Revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards– Posted June 4, 2021
- Cal/OSHA Cited Foster Farms and Staffing Agencies for COVID-19 Violations at its Livingston Facility – Posted May 24, 2021
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations – Posted February 4, 2021
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations at Meat Processing Facilities – Posted December 23, 2020
- California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns – Posted December 16, 2020 | Español | - Model COVID-19 Prevention Program – Posted December 1, 2020
- Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Child Care Programs – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Construction – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores – Updated October 27, 2020
- Infection Prevention for Logistics Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
- Safety and Health Protection On The Job (Cal/OSHA poster) – Updated October 27, 2020
Latest Updates from the Labor Commissioner's Office
- DIR and California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launch Web-based COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Tool – Posted April 26, 2021 | Español |
- California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns – Posted December 16, 2020 | Español | - FAQs on Executive Order Concerning Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers at Companies with 500 or More Employees – Updated May 5, 2020
- Office closure information – Updated May 1, 2020
- Side by Side Comparison of COVID-19 Paid Leave – Posted April 29, 2020
Latest Updates from the Division of Workers' Compensation
- Workers’ Compensation Presumption (SB 1159) Frequently Asked Questions – Posted September 17, 2020
- Questions and Answers on Executive Order N-62-20 – Updated May 18, 2020
- Information on Executive Order for time-limited rebuttable presumption for accessing workers' compensation benefits for a COVID-19 infection – Posted May 7, 2020
- Office closure information and Judges’ conference lines – Updated August 2, 2021
More Resources
- Updates and services from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
- Summary Chart from the Labor Agency on Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Updates on COVID-19 from California state agencies
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