DIR Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Guidance for Employers and Workers
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.
Face coverings required in public spaces
Cloth face coverings or masks help reduce the spread of coronavirus especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possible. Learn more about the guidance and limited exceptions here.
The industry guidance below will be updated to reflect the revised policy on the use of face coverings.
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 – Published July 28, 2020
Latest Updates from Cal/OSHA
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Grocery Stores for COVID-19 Violations – September 30, 2020
- Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators for Wildfire Smoke Events During Respirator Shortages – September 29, 2020
- List of Vendors who Report Available Supplies of N95 Disposable Respirators – September 29, 2020
- Interim Cal/OSHA Guidance for Obtaining Approval of Non-NIOSH Certified Respirators for Compliance with Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for Wildfire Smoke (8 CCR Section 5141.1) when N-95 or Equivalent NIOSH-Approved Respirators Are Unavailable – September 29, 2020
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Health Care Facilities and Public Safety Employers for COVID-19 Violations – September 22, 2020
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685): Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements – September 17, 2020
- Cal/OSHA Cites Frozen Food Manufacturer, Staffing Firm for Failing to Protect Hundreds of Workers from COVID-19 – September 9, 2020 | Español |
- Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID- 19 Violations – September 4, 2020
- Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees – Updated May 5, 2020 | Español | 中文 Chinese |
- Infection Prevention in Construction – Updated May 13, 2020
- Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores – Updated May 26, 2020 | Español |
Latest Updates from the Labor Commissioner's Office
- 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 October 27, 2020
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
October 2020