California Department of Industrial Relations

DWC issues notice of public hearing on Medical Provider Network Regulations

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a Notice of Public Hearing on proposed updat ...
California Department of Industrial Relations

DWC updates hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical center fee schedule for October 2026 Medicare changes

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order updating the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to ...
California Department of Industrial Relations

California Labor Commissioner’s Office recovers nearly $2 million for workers left unpaid after company closure

SACRAMENTO —The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has recovered approximately $1,988,000 for 136 former workers from the owner of Capital Mailing Services, Inc., following the West ...
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Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers amid high heat across California

January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, ...
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DWC updates physician and non-physician practitioner services fee schedule for October 2026 Medicare changes

State of California DWC updates physician and non-physician practitioner services fee schedule for October 2026 Medicare changes The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted an order ...
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California Labor Commissioner's Office announces record-setting $272.5 million settlement with Lyft over driver misclassification claims

SACRAMENTO — The California Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO), along with state and local enforcement partners, announced the largest wage-and-hour settlement in California history. Under the ...
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DIR, DWC release report on access to medical care in California’s workers’ compensation system

January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, ...
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Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers as extreme heat continues across Southern California

As extreme heat is expected to persist across Southern California this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take required steps to prevent heat illness. These protections include providing ...
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ICYMI: California’s minimum wage set to increase to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2027

OAKLAND—Beginning January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, helping wages keep pace with inflation and providing greater economic support to workers across ...
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Cal/OSHA cites three L.A. County roofing contractors $282,420 following fatal fall

January 26, 2026 DWC posts draft regulation establishing ranges for attorney deposition fees to online forum for public comment January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, ...
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As triple-digit heat continues, Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from heat illness

As hot temperatures continue across California this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take required steps to prevent heat illness, including providing workers with adequate water, shade or cool ...