AB 685 – COVID-19 Notice and Reporting Obligations

Key Points The Legislature passed AB 685, which establishes mandatory COVID-19 notification requirements. Before being passed, the bill was updated to indicate presumption of retaliation for unfavorable employment actions and removed the $10,000 penalty provisions. Notification requirements do not apply…

September 10, 2020

Limiting COVID-19 in the Workplace

It seems that the coronavirus might not be going away any time soon, and taking safety precautions at work may seem tedious after a few months. Fortunately, LAPFCA is here to lend a helping hand. A great step to preventing…

September 1, 2020

Pay-When-Paid Clauses Unenforceable

In the recent case of Crosno Construction Inc. v. Travelers Casualty, the Fourth District California Court of Appeals decided that an industry standard “pay-when-paid” contract clause (part of the AGC Short Form Subcontract) was ruled void and unenforceable. The ruling was based…

July 21, 2020

California Issues Statewide Mask Order

California Department of Public Health has issued updated guidance for the use face coverings. The new rules mandate that face coverings be worn state-wide in the circumstances and with the exceptions outlined below. It is important to note that the rules provide…

June 25, 2020

Insurance Commissioner Approves Critical COVID-19 Workers Compensation Rules

The California Insurance Commissioner has approved the industry supported special regulatory filing to make rule changes to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 (USRP) and the California Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 (ERP). The most significant rule change is…

June 25, 2020

Apprenticeship Training

Training at all Southern California locations began on Monday, May 18th, with certain protocols in place. The protocols are, but are not limited to, the following:   All trainees must review/sign the FTI of DC 36 COVID Apprentice/Journeyperson Self Check document. Social…

May 21, 2020

Upcoming Wage Rate Increase

This is a reminder that the upcoming wage and benefit schedule becomes effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The increases are as follows: Journeyman (basic) Commercial $2.15 increase broken down as – $1.00 per hour to wages $0.90 per hour…

May 21, 2020

International Administrative Dues and District Council Dues Check-Off

In accordance with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General Constitution Sec. 18(a), each member shall pay to the International Union, International administrative dues in the following amounts: Effective June 1, 2020, $0.05 for every hour worked Effective…

May 21, 2020

PPP Loan – Updates and Resources

If you’ve received a PPP Loan, you are eligible for loan forgiveness for the amounts spent on authorized expenses over the appropriate time period. In general, the PPP Loans used for payroll costs include: Salary, wage, commission or similar compensation…

May 21, 2020

Updated Infectious Disease Exposure Control Plan

California has recently released additional guidance for all businesses in the construction sector, which requires updates to your Infectious Disease Exposure Control Plans. Please do not use the ones previously provided as those are now noncompliant.   Here is an updated…

May 21, 2020