Department of Industrial Relations - Press Room

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Latest News and Announcements from DIR

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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