Exclude COVID-19 Claims From EMRs – Take Action (PDF Version of this letter HERE) Early into the COVID-19 pandemic, the CLC identified potential negative impacts of the virus on contractors relating to Cal/OSHA recording/reporting and workers’ compensation rates. We responded… Read more »
Coronavirus Updates
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order N 62-20 to Expand Workers’ Compensation Utilization
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order N 62-20 to Expand Workers’ Compensation Utilization 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… Read more »
New Cal/OSHA Guidelines for COVID-19 Infection Prevention In Construction
NEW! Cal/OSHA has just published guidance for “COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Construction”, which can be found HERE. More extensive information can be found on the Cal/OSHA Coronavirus webpage HERE. It contains links to applicable Title 8 regulations, educational materials, fact… Read more »
IMPORTANT!!! Work Protection Order (EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, 4/10)
CPMCA Contractor Members & Labor Partners, Effective Friday, April 10, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the City of Los Angeles has ordered the following as they relate to the Plumbing and Mechanical Industry: All workers who perform services that are exempt… Read more »
!!!URGENT!!!! PLEASE READ: Operating Safety Protocol
March 31, 2020 Gov. Newsom, Mayor Garcetti, and other public officials openly warn the construction industry that failure to follow basic guidelines regarding COVID-19 will result in much more restrictive policies, up to and including shutting down of all “non-essential”… Read more »
CPMCA: Jobsite Safety & Suggested Guidelines
March 31, 2020 CPMCA is first and foremost committed to the health and safety of its membership; as such CPMCA compiled some useful information and suggested guidelines, which can be viewed HERE. These guidelines are to used as a tool… Read more »
NABTU Contractor Screening Guidelines
April 1, 2020 CPMCA and DC #16 have approved the NABTU Contractor Screening Guidelines, which provides contractors with guidance on what they can/cannot do to screen for COVID-19. The guidance can be found HERE.
LADBS: COVID-19 Safety Guidance for Construction Sites
March 31, 2020 The LA Department of Building and Safety released guidelines, which are based on the Interim CDC’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), OSHA’s Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,… Read more »
Exemption Status after Reduction in Salary and Work Schedule
March 31, 2020 Courtesy of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo. How can I legally cut overhead during the pandemic? Many California employers face tremendously difficult choices, including determining whether to reduce employee work schedules and/or pay or conducting temporary… Read more »
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Paid Leave Requirements
March 30, 2020 MCAA released the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which can be viewed HERE.
