The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides
administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.
DWC's mission is to minimize the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California employees and employers.
All Division of Workers’ Compensation district offices are open.
As of Monday, March 21, in-person hearings will resume at all DWC district offices, except Eureka. In-person hearings will consist of trials, lien trials, expedited hearings and special adjudication unit (SAU) trials only. Until further notice, DWC will continue to telephonically hear all mandatory settlement conferences, priority conferences, status conferences, SAU conferences, and lien conferences on the individually assigned judges’ conference lines.
Walk-throughs will continue in the Lifesize walkthrough courtrooms Monday-Friday 2:00-4:00 PM until further notice.
If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or if you are feeling ill, please do not come to a DWC office. You may contact your attorney or email the district office. Refer to the district office page for email and other contact information.
The Eureka office is permanently online as of July 1, 2021. All hearings are held by conference call.
Updated June 16