SB 95 – Emergency Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law

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…

March 22, 2021

The Joint Apprenticeship Training Center Resumes Safety Classes

The Finishing Trades Institute of DC 36 Joint Apprenticeship Training Center has resumed ALL safety classes. Additionally, classes can be set up for individual LAPFCA members at your convenience. For any assistance, recommendations, or questions, please contact David Lopez at…

February 22, 2021

DWC and WCAB Continue to Expand Services at the District Offices

Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in March, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has worked hard to ensure the continuity of its services to the workers’ compensation community. District offices continue to hear all cases either via teleconference…

January 26, 2021

DIR Employer Required Postings

Some federal and state regulations and statutes require employers to notify their employees of certain rights and/or obligations. All employers in the State of California must comply with certain workplace posting requirements which includes posting the information in areas easily…

January 12, 2021

COVID Relief Bill: Changes to PPP Loans and New Lending Terms

On December 27, 2020, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“2021 Act”), which contains the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“Economic Aid Act”). The acts contain changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)…

January 10, 2021