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Latest News and Announcements from DIR
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| July 2, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| July 2, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from smoke due to the Wolf, Juniper, and Lake Fires |
| July 2, 2025 |
DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List Effective August 6, 2025 |
| July 1, 2025 |
DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 16, 2025 |
| July 1, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| June 30, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA Protections Extended to Domestic Workers Starting July 1 |
| June 26, 2025 |
DWC Announces Official Launch for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator |
| June 25, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during Heatwave |
| June 24, 2025 |
California awards over $15 million to align disconnected youth with apprenticeships in high-demand fields |
| June 23, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| June 18, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| June 16, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| June 11, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner reminds all workers of legal rights under California labor laws |
| June 9, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner reminds employers of legal rights and obligations under California labor laws |
| May 29, 2025 |
Ahead of rising temperatures, Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers |
| May 20, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during High Temperatures |
| May 16, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness |
| May 12, 2025 |
The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation Announces Safe Jobs for Youth Month, May 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner recovers more than $40,000 in retaliation penalties for a care facility worker |
| May 5, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA clarifies lead exposure prevention guidance for the construction industry |
| May 2, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner’s Office announces second year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant program |
| April 30, 2025 |
California Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day |
| April 30, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner cites university and janitorial contractors for violations |
| April 28, 2025 |
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA Honors Workers' Memorial Day Across California |
| April 25, 2025 |
Casey Gallagher appointed to the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship |
| April 17, 2025 |
DWC Issues Notice of Second 15-day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations |
| April 15, 2025 |
DWC Posts Reminder for the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) Application Requirements |
| April 8, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| April 8, 2025 |
DIR, DWC Releases Independent Medical Review (IMR) Report for 2024 |
| April 7, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) |
| April 7, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) |
| April 3, 2025 |
DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) |
| March 28, 2025 |
Mitch Steiger Reappointed to the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation and Re-elected as 2025 Chair |
| March 20, 2025 |
Construction company cited $157,500 following a fatal trench accident |
| March 18, 2025 |
California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers |
| March 14, 2025 |
DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| March 13, 2025 |
Appointment of Melissa Flores, CHSWC Executive Officer |
| March 12, 2025 |
DAS announces appointment to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship |
| March 4, 2025 |
California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launches Reaching Every Californian Public Awareness Campaign to Prevent Wage Theft |
| February 27, 2025 |
DWC Invites Physicians and Pharmacists to Apply for Appointment to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for 2025-2027 Term |
| February 27, 2025 |
$1.1 Million in penalties issued to Buena Park restaurant over wage and sick leave violations |
| February 27, 2025 |
DWC Provides Update on Virtual Courtroom Transition and Installation of Public Wi-Fi |
| February 27, 2025 |
DWC Issues Notice of 15 Day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations |
| February 26, 2025 |
Labor Commissioner’s Office recovers more than $430,000 in unpaid wages |
| February 26, 2025 |
$68 million in funding to boost apprenticeship programs, create new jobs, and fill labor shortages |
| February 20, 2025 |
Amity In-Home Care Services cited $2.3 million for improperly misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors |
| February 13, 2025 |
DWC Invites Stakeholder Comment on Proposed Regulatory Update to Medical Provider Network and Rules for Medical Treatment Billing |
| February 10, 2025 |
Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing swamped in fines – nearly $530,000 for serious accident-related violations. |
| February 7, 2025 |
DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on March 14, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule |
| February 6, 2025 |
DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory |
| February 5, 2025 |
DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery |
| February 4, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-emergency Standards end as of February 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 |
DWC Posts Revised Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) |
| January 31, 2025 |
The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation Announces 2025 Young Worker Leadership Academy on February 20 - February 22 |
| January 31, 2025 |
DWC Posts Fee Schedule Adjustments for Hospital Outpatient Departments / Ambulatory Surgical Centers |
| January 29, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1 |
| January 27, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA increases civil penalty amounts for 2025 |
| January 23, 2025 |
DWC Announces Agenda for 32nd Annual Educational Conference |
| January 22, 2025 |
Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties |
| January 21, 2025 |
California announces $13 Million to foster career pathways for women in construction |
| January 9, 2025 |
Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County |
| January 8, 2025 |
DWC Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination on April 5-11 |
| January 8, 2025 |
DWC Updates Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community |
| January 7, 2025 |
Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Pacific Palisades |
| January 7, 2025 |
Cal/OSHA finds Safeway exposed workers to hazardous conditions at its largest warehouse in Tracy |
| January 2, 2025 |
DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2024 |
