The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - Figure  6 tracks work from home in heavily remote job groups over time. Even before the pandemic, workers in these job groups were more likely to work from home than  other workers. Nevertheless, more than 90  percent of these workers worked in person.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5182

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Units 10 (Professional Scientists) and 18 (Psychiatric Technician)

Sep 9, 2025 - As of the last actuarial valuation , the state was on track to fully fund the benefit in different years, varying by bargaining unit. Specifically, the state was on track to fully fund the benefit in 2042 (in the case of Unit 16), 2046 (in the case of Unit 19), 2047 (in the case of Units 2 and 13), 2048 (in the case of Units 5, 7, and 12), and 2049 (in the case
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5073

Refocusing the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injury Program

Jul 10, 2025 - Additionally, Consider Options to Fast ‑Track Urgent Claims in the Backlog. SIBTF claims processing delays may soon stretch to ten years. Mindful of the state ’s limited capacity to immediately work through all backlogged claims, the Legislature could consider creating a fast ‑track process for especially urgent or severe cases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5062

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 16 (Physicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists)

Jul 14, 2025 - The most recent actuarial valuation of Unit 16 retiree health benefits (as of June 30, 2023) estimates that the Unit 16 funding plan is now on track to fully fund Unit 16 retiree health benefits by 2042.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5064

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 12 (Craft and Maintenance)

Jun 27, 2025 - The most recent actuarial valuation of Unit 12 retiree health benefits (as of June 30, 2023) estimates that the Unit 12 funding plan is on track to fully fund Unit 12 retiree health benefits by 2047.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5060

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 9 (Professional Engineers)

Jun 27, 2025 - The most recent actuarial valuation of Unit 9 retiree health benefits (as of June 30, 2023) estimates that the Unit 9 funding plan is on track to fully fund Unit 9 retiree health benefits by 2048. Telework Stipend.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5061

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Jun 23, 2025 - Based on the most recent valuation, the Unit 6 benefit remains on track to be fully funded by 2048. Proposed Agreement In this section, we summarize the major provisions of the proposed agreement. Term.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5058

Strengthening the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Mar 10, 2021 - As a result, CalSTRS’ benefits for members hired prior to when PEPRA took effect (January 1, 2013) are different from benefits for those hired after PEPRA took effect (January 1, 2013 and later). CalSTRS members who are not subject to PEPRA are also referred to as “2% at 60” members, while those subject to PEPRA are also referred to as “2% at 62” members.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4400

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 10 (Professional Scientific)

Aug 14, 2024 - In addition, electronic location tracking could be used for operational efficiency, safety, and security; however, such data could not be the sole basis for disciplinary action unless an employee ’s driving behavior or vehicle use constitutes cause for disciplinary action as defined by Section 19572 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4918

The 2017-18 Budget: Increased Staffing for Labor Standards Enforcement

Mar 3, 2017 - The DLSE implemented CalAtlas, an information technology system used to track complaints and investigations statewide, roughly six months ago. Prior to CalAtlas, information about complaints and investigations was not tracked consistently across field offices, limiting DLSE ’s ability to assess trends in complaints and analyze the effectiveness of past investigations and use this analysis to refine investigation targeting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3602