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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On May 6, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-62-20 declaring that COVID-19-related illness of an employee shall be presumed to have occurred in the place of employment for purposes of awarding workers’ compensation benefits if specific requirements are satisfied. The effect…
Minimum Wage-California’s minimum wage for employers with 25 or less employees is $12.00 and for employers with 26 or more employees is $13.00. For exempt employees the minimum salary for 25 or less employees is $49.920.00 and for employers with 26…
