Public Records Requests
DIR’s offices around California maintain public records. These records are maintained in either print or electronic formats. Copies of identifiable public records can be provided upon request according to the rules of disclosure in the California Public Records Act.
To request copies or access to public records, review the information posted below by each DIR office:
| DIR offices | Public records |
|---|---|
| Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA | Workplace safety and health inspections |
| Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) | Wage claims, retaliation complaints, inspections of labor law violations |
| Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) | Disputes related to workers’ compensation benefits for work-related injury or illnesses |
| Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP) | Workers' compensation self-insurance plans |
| Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) | Judicial opinions for petitions of removal and reconsideration of workers' compensation decisions |
| Occupational Safety & Health Appeals Board (OSHAB) | Appeals of citations issued by Cal/OSHA |
| Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (OSHSB) | Development of regulations enforced by Cal/OSHA |
| Office of the Director | For requests involving an office not listed |
| For all requests from members of the media, contact the Office of External Affairs at Communications@dir.ca.gov |
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Additional resources
- California Public Records Act (Government Code sections 7920-7931)
October 2023