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El salario mínimo de California aumentará a $16.90 por hora el 1 de enero de 2026

Oakland— La Oficina de la Comisionada Laboral de California (LCO, por sus siglas en inglés) recuerda a los empleadores que el salario mínimo estatal aumentará de $16.50 a $16.90 por hora el 1 de enero ...
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ICYMI: Child Labor Compliance Assistance Team conducts more than 500 visits in 22 California counties

FRESNO — This Summer, the Department of Industrial Relations announced the Child Labor Compliance Assistance Team (CLCAT), a new multi-department outreach pilot program focused on protecting young ...
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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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DWC releases report on Senate Bill 1160’s impact on utilization review

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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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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California Labor Commissioner secures $2.75 million for hospitality workers denied opportunity to return to work

ANAHEIM —The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has secured a $2.75 million settlement for 24 workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and were unlawfully denied the ...
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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 ...
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DWC increases mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses

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 fee schedule for physician and non-physician practitioner services to reflect Medicare changes

January 26, 2026 DWC issues notice of public hearing on February 27, 2026, for proposed evidence-based update and adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule January 22, 2026 DIR reminds ...
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Foreign Labor Contractors

Any person or entity acting as a foreign labor contractor by performing foreign labor contracting activity involving H-2B workers must register with the Labor Commissioner. This program applies to ...
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During National Trench Safety Stand Down Week Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers

Los Angeles—As employers across the country observe National Trench Safety Stand Down Week from June 15–19, Cal/OSHA is calling on employers statewide to review trench safety requirements and ...
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Standards Board Advances Efforts to Protect Workers from Silicosis

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, ...