DWC and WCAB Continue to Expand Services at the District Offices

Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in March, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has worked hard to ensure the continuity of its services to the workers’ compensation community. District offices continue to hear all cases either via teleconference…

January 26, 2021

FFCRA Sick Leave: 2021 Payroll Tax Credit

Updated January 25, 2021   Note: FFCRA Leave Requirements Expired Dec. 31, 2020, but employers can claim the FFCRA tax credit through March 31, 2021.   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the new COVID-19 relief bill) that was signed into…

January 6, 2021

California Issues Statewide Mask Order

California Department of Public Health has issued updated guidance for the use face coverings. The new rules mandate that face coverings be worn state-wide in the circumstances and with the exceptions outlined below. It is important to note that the rules provide…

June 25, 2020

Upcoming Wage Rate Increase

This is a reminder that the upcoming wage and benefit schedule becomes effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The increases are as follows: Journeyman (basic) Commercial $2.15 increase broken down as – $1.00 per hour to wages $0.90 per hour…

May 21, 2020