Rules Committee advances Jennifer Osborne after questioning on CRD complaints, PAGA filings and Cal/OSHA audit fixes

Apr 8, 2026

Jennifer Osborne’s confirmation hearing covered complaints involving the Civil Rights Department, PAGA litigation concerns, Cal/OSHA audit findings and DIR’s plans to tackle backlogs and IT shortcomings; the committee voted 4–0 to advance her to the full Senate.

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Jennifer Osborne, the governor’s nominee to lead the Department of Industrial Relations, told the Senate Rules Committee she intends to prioritize workplace safety, timely workers’ compensation and clearing case backlogs as the committee unanimously voted to move her nomination to the full Senate.

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