In what’s been a dramatic and confusing series of events regarding COVID-19 workplace standards, today, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and the Governor issued an Executive Order ensuring the changes go into effect…
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as excessive heat watches have been issued throughout California. The temperature is forecast to exceed 100 degrees in many parts of the state this week. Employers in California…
The STAR program stands for Safety Training Awards Recognition. The event is for qualified painting Union members and their 1 guest. Date: October 31, 2021 Time: Doors open at 10:30am Lunch: 11am – 1pm 1st Raffle starts at 1pm Hosted…
On May 13th, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. The new guidance identified circumstances in which fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear face coverings, including indoors. However, fully vaccinated individuals must…
UPDATE 06/17/2021 – Cal/OSHA ETS Votes Today, Updated FAQs Cal/OSHA has proposed a revised ETS, which the Board will consider at their meeting today (June 17). If approved, it will take effect no later than June 28. Until then, the…
To ease confusion on the most recent COVID-19 related sick leave laws, legal counsel presented a workshop that reviewed SB 95 and discussed how it impacts our member’s businesses. Our contractors also had an opportunity to ask questions related to…
Below are fillable CFRA policy and notice instructions for our contractor’s convenience. CFRA Policy for An Organization with 5-49 Employees CFRA Policy for An Organization with 50 or More Employees FMLA Policy for An Organization with 50 or More Employees…
This is to remind employers that the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA” or the “Act”), signed into law on March 11, Extends the payroll tax credits available to employers who will be voluntarily providing FFCRA Covid-19 related paid…
On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 95, which creates new Labor Code section 248.2 and mandates that employers provide employees with supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for various COVID-related absences in addition to paid time off benefits employees…
LAPFCA is proud to announce that Tim Bormann of The Cohen Group is the presenter for our upcoming safety webinar, Supervisor/Foreman Jobsite Safety Awareness. Event Description Join us to learn more about the responsibilities of job…
