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2025
October September
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory (September 30, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) (September 29, 2025)During National Farm Safety and Health Week, California reaffirms its commitment to farmworkers (September 25, 2025)DAS updates its application and reimbursement process for California Apprenticeship Council training funds (September 24, 2025)Protect workers in the heat: Cal/OSHA issues reminder for indoor and outdoor worksites (September 22, 2025)California Jobs Increased by 3,800 in August (September 19, 2025)DWC Announces Appointments to Ethics Advisory Committee (September 18, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) (September 17, 2025)Temperatures rising this week: Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect outdoor and indoor workers from heat illness (September 15, 2025)Shelley Kessler and Nicholas Roxborough Reappointed to the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (September 11, 2025)Cal/OSHA warns of unhealthy air from wildfires, urges steps to safeguard workers (September 4, 2025)California Labor Commissioner’s Office BOFE Unit cites L.A. restaurant over $680,000 for wage theft violations affecting dozens of workers (September 4, 2025)
August
This Labor Day, California demonstrates results: protecting workers and expanding pathways for working families (August 29, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory (August 29, 2025)DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) (August 29, 2025)California celebrates annual Labor Rights Week (August 29, 2025)Celebrating California Workers this Labor Day — EDD Highlights Workforce Resources and Successes (August 29, 2025)DWC Issues Notice of Public Hearing on September 26, 2025 for Proposed Evidence-Based Update and Adoption to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (August 25, 2025)UPDATE Extreme heat expected through much of the state: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers (August 21, 2025)Labor Commissioner’s BOFE unit cites L.A. developers $2.3 million for wage theft at four construction sites (August 21, 2025)Extreme heat expected: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers (August 18, 2025)California Added 15,000 Jobs in July (August 15, 2025)Employer pleads guilty to criminal charges after Cal/OSHA investigation into deadly nitrogen leak (August 12, 2025)Employer pleads guilty to criminal charges after Cal/OSHA investigation into deadly nitrogen leak (August 12, 2025)Employer pleads guilty to criminal charges after Cal/OSHA investigation into deadly nitrogen leak (August 12, 2025)Cal/OSHA promotes workplace safety during Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17 (August 11, 2025)Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers amid smoke conditions from the Gifford Fire (August 6, 2025)Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness during high temperatures (August 5, 2025)California invests $26 million to recruit more women into construction careers (August 1, 2025)
July
DWC posts update to proposed Utilization Review regulations (July 30, 2025)California Enhances myEDD to Help State Disability Insurance Customers (July 30, 2025)California announces $20 million in construction apprenticeships to meet infrastructure needs (July 30, 2025)Employment Training Panel awards $1.7 Million to Support Training State-Certified Electricians to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Statewide (July 24, 2025)California awards $8.6 million to local prosecutors to enforce workers’ rights (July 23, 2025)DWC posts Ethics Advisory Committee annual report for 2024 (July 21, 2025)DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) (July 18, 2025)California’s June Unemployment Rate Changed Slightly to 5.4 Percent (July 18, 2025)CHSWC releases California Janitor Workload Study, July 2025 (July 17, 2025)California Labor Commissioner’s Office cites the Ritz-Carlton and subcontractors more than $2 million for misclassifying workers as independent contractors (July 16, 2025)DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam on October 4-10 (July 14, 2025)DWC posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) (July 9, 2025)Cal/OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness as temperatures rise (July 8, 2025)Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers amid smoke conditions from the Madre Fire (July 7, 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 2, 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) (July 1, 2025)
June
Cal/OSHA Protections Extended to Domestic Workers Starting July 1 (June 30, 2025)DWC Announces Official Launch for the New Pharmacy Fee Calculator (June 26, 2025)California awards $15 million to support economic growth in tribal communities across the state (June 25, 2025)Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during Heatwave (June 25, 2025)California awards over $15 million to align disconnected youth with apprenticeships in high-demand fields (June 24, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) (June 23, 2025)California’s May Unemployment Rate Remains at 5.3 percent (June 20, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) (June 18, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) (June 16, 2025)California Invests $2 Million in Training for Allied Health Careers in its Growing Healthcare Industry (June 12, 2025)California Labor Commissioner reminds all workers of legal rights under California labor laws (June 11, 2025)This Father’s Day, EDD Highlights the Benefits Dads Can Receive Through California’s Paid Family Leave Program (June 11, 2025)California Labor Commissioner reminds employers of legal rights and obligations under California labor laws (June 9, 2025)Deadline Approaching for LA Firestorm Survivors to Apply for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (June 6, 2025)
May
Ahead of rising temperatures, Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers (May 29, 2025)EDD Simplifies California’s Online Disability Insurance Application (May 28, 2025)Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during High Temperatures (May 20, 2025)Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness (May 16, 2025)California’s April Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 5.3 Percent (May 16, 2025)The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation Announces Safe Jobs for Youth Month, May 2025 (May 12, 2025)This Mother’s Day, EDD Highlights the Great Benefits of California’s Paid Family Leave Program (May 7, 2025)California Labor Commissioner recovers more than $40,000 in retaliation penalties for a care facility worker (May 6, 2025)Cal/OSHA clarifies lead exposure prevention guidance for the construction industry (May 5, 2025)California Celebrates Small Business Week (May 5, 2025)California Labor Commissioner’s Office announces second year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant program (May 2, 2025)
April
California Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day (April 30, 2025)California Labor Commissioner cites university and janitorial contractors for violations (April 30, 2025)Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day 2025 (April 28, 2025)Cal/OSHA Honors Workers’ Memorial Day Across California (April 28, 2025)Casey Gallagher appointed to the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (April 25, 2025)California’s March Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.3 percent (April 18, 2025)DWC Issues Notice of Second 15-day Public Comment Period for Utilization Review and Related Regulations (April 17, 2025)DWC Posts Reminder for the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) Application Requirements (April 15, 2025)Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government (April 10, 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 8, 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 7, 2025)California Strengthens Job Training for Young Adults Facing Employment Barriers (April 7, 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) (April 3, 2025)
March
Mitch Steiger Reappointed to the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation and Re-elected as 2025 Chair (March 28, 2025)California’s February Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.4 Percent (March 28, 2025)California Invests $11 Million to Expand Career Opportunities for Farmworkers (March 27, 2025)California Celebrates Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day as the Largest State Producer and Exporter of Agricultural Products (March 27, 2025)Construction company cited $157,500 following a fatal trench accident (March 20, 2025)California announces $25 million investment to ensure worker safety, including funds to support LA fire recovery workers (March 18, 2025)Deadline Now June 10, 2025, for LA Fire Survivors to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) (March 17, 2025)DWC Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Ambulance Services) (March 14, 2025)California’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4 Percent in January (March 14, 2025)Appointment of Melissa Flores, CHSWC Executive Officer (March 13, 2025)Unemployment Benefits and Job Services for Workers Affected by the Recent Federal Layoffs and Program Cuts (March 13, 2025)DAS announces appointment to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (March 12, 2025)Employment Training Panel Approved $327,600 for Karma Automotive to train 260 workers to Support Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Manufacturers (March 10, 2025)Deadline Extended for LA Fire Survivors to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) (March 7, 2025)California Labor Commissioner’s Office Launches Reaching Every Californian Public Awareness Campaign to Prevent Wage Theft (March 4, 2025)
February
Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is March 10, 2025, for Los Angeles County Workers Affected by California Firestorms (February 28, 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 27, 2025)California Invests in Biotechnology Workforce for the Los Angeles Basin (February 27, 2025)California announces statewide plan for economic growth (February 26, 2025)California announces new earn-and-learn programs to train thousands of workers (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 26, 2025)State Workforce Board Awards $24 Million to Strengthen California’s Healthcare Workforce (February 26, 2025)Amity In-Home Care Services cited $2.3 million for improperly misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors (February 20, 2025)DWC Invites Stakeholder Comment on Proposed Regulatory Update to Medical Provider Network and Rules for Medical Treatment Billing (February 13, 2025)State Workforce Board Awards $2.9 Million to Drive Quality Jobs for Native Americans, Veterans and Underserved (February 12, 2025)Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing swamped in fines – nearly $530,000 for serious accident-related violations. (February 10, 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 7, 2025)DWC Posts Additional Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory (February 6, 2025)DIR issues critical guidance for worker safety during wildfire cleanup and recovery (February 5, 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) (February 4, 2025)
January
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 31, 2025)Cal/OSHA reminder to employers: post 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses by February 1 (January 29, 2025)Cal/OSHA increases civil penalty amounts for 2025 (January 27, 2025)California Added 15,000 Jobs in December (January 24, 2025)DWC Announces Agenda for 32nd Annual Educational Conference (January 23, 2025)Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties (January 22, 2025)California announces $13 Million to foster career pathways for women in construction (January 21, 2025)$20 Million in Aid to Support Immediate Recovery Efforts and Workers Displaced by Firestorms (January 16, 2025)Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Now Available to Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California Wildfires and Severe Winds (January 14, 2025)Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA urges employers to protect workers from unhealthy air in Los Angeles County (January 9, 2025)California Supports Southern California Communities Impacted by the State of Emergency and Provides Relief for Workers and Businesses (January 9, 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 8, 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 7, 2025)California Helps Ventura County Agricultural Workers Recently Impacted by Farm and Greenhouse Closures (January 6, 2025)DWC Posts Reminder for Submission of Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Reported During Calendar Year 2024 (January 2, 2025)California Boosts Paid Family Leave and Disability Ben efits to Record Levels for New Claims Filed in 2025
