California DIR News

DWC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Announcement

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced a virtual meeting of its Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee scheduled for April 15, 2026. The committee serves as an advisory body to consult on updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) drug formulary.

Labor Commissioner Secures $6.175M for Farmworker Wage Violations

The California Labor Commissioner's Office secured a $6.175 million settlement with Alco Harvesting LLC for wage and hour violations affecting over 10,000 farmworkers. The settlement addresses failures to provide paid sick leave information and other wage protections, with funds distributed to affected workers.