Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Contact

• Email: DIRInfo@dir.ca.gov
• Phone: 844-522-6734

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Description

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions in California & advance opportunities for profitable employment. DIR administers & enforces laws on wages, breaks, retaliation, workplace safety & health, apprenticeship & claims for medical care for injured workers. DIR includes the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), also known as Cal/OSHA. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) & the Office of Self-Insurance Programs (OSIP). DIR also includes the Commission on Health & Safety & Workers' Compensation (CHSWC), the Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (OSHSB), the Occupational Safety & Health Appeals Board (OSHAB), the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), the California Apprenticeship Council & the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

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Services

California Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

In California, most workers earn Paid Sick Leave to take time off work to care for themself or a family member. Learn about the different types of Paid Sick Leave.

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Certified Payroll Reporting

Contractors and subcontractors on most public works projects are required to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR's Public Works Website Services. Use this service to report online to the DIR.

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Find an apprenticeship

The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) consults with employers to develop a skilled workforce with viable career pathways to increase productivity and strengthen our economy. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, use this service.