The Governor has signed AB 1561 to extend the sunset on the exemption granted to construction trucking subcontractors from the provisions of AB 5. AB 5 codified the “ABC test,” the test now broadly used to determine whether a worker…
Governor Newsom has signed AB 830 to protect contractors who use a “Responsible Managing Employee” (RME) as the qualifier on their contractor license. The legislation clarifies that an RME qualifier on a contractor license is a valid qualifier and that…
On October 10th, WPCCA attended the 2021 Local Union 1036 Painters Picnic at the Santa Anita Park to celebrate and give thanks to our incredible workforce. Painters and their families came out on the sunny Sunday afternoon to enjoy…
Several questions have come up regarding Senate Bill 657 (SB 657), a workplace posting bill which takes effect on January 1, 2022. SB 657 addresses electronic distribution of state required workplace postings; however, the new law is limited in scope…
On September 9, 2021, President Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan, Path Out of the Pandemic (the “Plan”). The Plan mandates vaccination against COVID-19 for employees working for employers that have 100 or more employees, as well as employees that…
Join us in attending the Local Union 1036 Painters Picnic at the Santa Anita Park! Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Doors open at 10:00 am) Location: Santa Anita Park – 285 Huntington Dr. Arcadia,…
It is not uncommon for employers to add requirements to their Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that may go beyond (or be more protective) than Cal/OSHA requires. But, can an employer be cited by Cal/OSHA for violation of internal…
Some of you may be considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy for your workforce. If so, we have a sample policy you may rebrand and use accordingly. If this is your preference, please keep in mind that employees may be…
Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that California’s protection from wildfire smoke standard requires them to take steps to protect their workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state on…
Join us in an opportunity to get to know your fellow WPCCA members for brunch! Hosted at the beautiful Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, this event will also include 2 featured guests – Kevin LaRue and Henry Arato…
