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RegWatch Digest

Mar 5, 2026

California
Action requiredCal/OSHADeadline: July 1, 2026

New penalty schedule for serious violations effective July 1

Cal/OSHA increased maximum penalties for serious, willful, and repeat violations. Updated amounts take effect July 1, 2026.

Action items

  • Update internal compliance cost projections for FY26-27
  • Brief safety managers on new penalty amounts
  • Review open citations for reclassification risk
InformationalDIR

DIR updates meal and rest period premium FAQ

Clarifications added to the meal/rest period premium pay FAQ, including new examples for split-shift calculations.

Action items

  • Forward updated FAQ to payroll team
  • Compare current meal/rest policy language against new examples
No action neededOAL

OAL posts approved regulations taking effect April 1, 2026

Newly filed California regulations now have official agency posting links and confirmed effective dates.

30 pages checked3 changes found

18 monitored pages were unchanged.

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