Agreeing that the Department of Industrial Relations has been “open and receptive” to California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) oversight, the State Personnel Board has voted to restore DIR’s authority …
Juliann Sum, who took the helm of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health in 2013 during a time of tumult, has officially retired from Cal/OSHA, during a tumultuous stretch. …
The California Bureau of State Audits this week released a report concluding that a state agency director “committed gross misconduct when she repeatedly violated merit-based employment principles and attempted to …
Even though the regulatory front was relatively quiet in 2018, it was nonetheless an eventful year for California’s occupational safety and health community. Here’s a look at the top stories …
Juliann Sum, chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health since 2013, confirmed to the Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee that she will retire from the post. At the same time, …
Cal-OSHA Reporter has learned that Juliann Sum, chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, has advised senior staff she plans to retire. She is unlikely to wait for …
In a move that leaves many unanswered questions, Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker suddenly retired from state service after 34 years. The announcement came late in the afternoon …
Christine Baker, who successfully led the Department of Industrial Relations during a time of challenge and change, has announced her retirement. Baker, who has worked in DIR for 34 years, …