The Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has been awarded a $518,633.44 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) under the Compensation and Working Conditions Federal Grant Program (CFDA 17.005). The award period runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The purpose of this award is to enable the Department to collect, analyze, and publish comprehensive data on employee compensation, work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across California. The Department will utilize the federal funding to expand its efforts to gather occupational safety and health statistics, investigate workplace hazards, conduct inspections, and consult with employers on improving safety practices and reducing workplace incidents. The data collected will contribute to the BLS's nationwide efforts to measure employee compensation and working conditions, which inform government policy and workplace safety initiatives.
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