California law mandates that the minimum wage be increased in response to inflation. Specifically, California Labor Code section 1182.12 delegates authority to the Director of Finance to annually determine and certify to the Governor and State Legislature whether an adjustment…
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employers owe no duty to prevent “take home” cases of Covid-19 and are not liable to nonemployees who contract Covid from employee household members who bring the virus home from the workplace. The…
Join us in an opportunity to get to know your fellow WPCCA members for brunch at the beautiful Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach! This event will feature a presentation by Molly Burns, Environmental Affairs Manager at Dunn-Edwards, who…
California State Legislature has crossed the midway point of the 2022 Legislative Session. Legislators had until June 2nd to move legislation out of their house of origin. Bills that did not clear that hurdle must be shelved for the year….
This 2 part webinar series on Construction Contracts will provide an overview on construction contracts and means to mitigate risks for contractors and subcontractors engaging in public and private works. Join our part 2 webinar on Private Works Remedies presented…
This 2 part webinar series on Construction Contracts will provide an overview on construction contracts and means to mitigate risks for contractors and subcontractors engaging in public and private works. Join our part 1 webinar on Public Works Remedies presented…
Cal/OSHA Proposed Lead Standards Pose Significant Burden to Contractors & Construction Workers Background: Cal/OSHA Standards Board has proposed changes to the “California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1532.1” related to Lead. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health has…
Contractor Call to Action – Act Now to Oppose SB 365 (Wiener) We are urging all CA union signatory contractors to use our grassroots advocacy page to send a preformulated email to Governor Newsom and Legislators asking that they oppose…
On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in Lion Elastomers, 372 NLRB No. 83 that makes it more difficult for employers to discipline workers who engage in profane outbursts and abusive workplace conduct in…
The bill introduction period for the 2023 session of the California State legislature concluded on February 17th. Since that time, we have sifted through a record number of legislative proposals (2,632 bills) introduced this year to ensure we are actively…
