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1 October 2015 Labor Compliance Department Boot Camp Presentation 1 Presented by: Jessica Tam

2 LAUSD has been monitoring its construction sites since February 1985. The LAUSD Labor Compliance Program was enacted on January 27, 1993. Labor Compliance Program enforces all applicable Prevailing Wage Requirements for LAUSD projects pursuant to Labor Code §§1720-1861 and California Code Regulation §§16000-17270. Labor Compliance Department Los Angeles Unified School District 2

3 Prevailing Wage Laws –State Prevailing Wage laws apply to public works contracts as set forth in the California Labor Code sections 1720, 1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, 1720.6, and 1771. All District projects are considered public works projects including warranty work. Labor Compliance Laws 3

4 Prevailing Wage Requirements Prevailing Wage thresholds: New construction contracts over $25,000. Contracts for alteration, demolition, repair, or maintenance work over $15,000. South East Middle School #3 San Fernando HS 4

5 Public Works Registration  Contractor is subject to Public Works Registration and annual renewal fee of $300 to bid or perform on public works project(s)  Register online with the Department of Industrial Relations  Applies to ALL contractors and subcontractors working in public works projects http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorksContractorsAndSubcontractors.html  Minimum Qualifications to Register  Must have Workers’ Compensation Coverage & only use subcontractors who are registered public works contractors.  Must have Contractor State License Board License if applicable to trade.  Must have no delinquent unpaid wage or penalty assessments owed to any employee or enforcement agency.  Must not be under federal or state debarment.  Must not in in prior violation of registration requirement. However, for the 1 st violation in a 12 month period, a contractor may still qualify for registration by paying an additional penalty of $2,000. 5

6 October 2015 Labor Compliance Department Important Websites 6

7 Accessing LAUSD Labor Compliance Website www.laschools.org 7 Labor Compliance (SELECT)

8 Labor Compliance Department Website Department of Industrial Relations Documents and Forms 8 Online Pre-Job Conference Video

9 Labor Compliance Online Pre-Job Conference Video www.laschools.org/lcp 9

10 Labor Compliance Pre-Job Conference 1.Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates Labor Code § 1770 et seq.  Must pay workers not less than the specified general prevailing wage rate. 2.Apprentices Labor Code §1777.5 3.Certified Payroll Reports Must be submitted weekly. 4.Penalties Labor Code §1775 Labor Code §1776 Labor Code §1813 5.Nondiscrimination in Employment 6.Kickbacks Prohibited 7.Acceptance of Fees Prohibited 8.Listing of Subcontractors 9.Proper Licensing All contractors/subcontractors must be properly licensed. 10.Unfair Competition Prohibited 11.Workers Compensation Insurance 12.OSHA Must abide by OSHA rules and regulations. 13.Hiring Undocumented Workers Prohibited 14.Requirement to provide itemized wage statements 10

11 Choosing the Correct Wage Determination Prevailing Wage Determinations issued by the Dept. of Industrial Relations  Issued 2 times a year February 22 August 22 The effective date of each determination is ten (10) days after the issue date. Wage Determinations are referenced by a four digit year followed by a dash (-) and then a 1 or a 2.  A one (1) is for the February 22 determination  A two (2) is for the August 22 determination. Example: The prevailing wage determinations for 2004 are 2004-1 and 2004-2. JOC Contracts - Use the Notice to Proceed (NTP) Date and not the Bid Advertisement Date 11

12 Department of Industrial Relations www.dir.ca.gov 12

13 Prevailing Wage Determination www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm 13 Apprentice Prevailing Wage Superseded Prevailing Wage Determinations Journeyman Prevailing Wage Important Notices

14 Superseded Prevailing Wage Determination 14

15 General Prevailing Wage Determination Statewide Important Notices County Southern California 15

16 Southern California Trades Cement Mason Predetermined Increase Holidays, Scope of Work, etc. 16

17 General Prevailing Wage Determination CEMENT MASON 2012-1 Prevailing Wage (*) Single Asterisk means you use this rate for the life of the contract. (**) Double Asterisks refer to predetermined increases that must be used. Straight-Time total hourly rate equals the basic hourly rate plus all fringe benefits. This must be paid to and/or on behalf of the worker. 17

18 Predetermined Increase CEMENT MASON Predetermined Increases 18

19 DIR Decisions & Opinions Link to DIR Response Letters applicable to LAUSD projects 19

20 DIR Decisions & Opinions Response Letters applicable to LAUSD projects 20

21 October 2015 Labor Compliance Department Online Tools 21

22 Online Tools www.laschools.org 22 Labor Compliance (SELECT)

23 Online Tools 23 CPR System Manual Contractor Invoice Access Module Labor Compliance Online Certified Payroll Reporting System Upcoming Events

24 Online Certified Payroll Reporting System Online Certified Payroll Reporting It is a Contract Requirement as of February 1, 2004 Contact the Labor Compliance Department with questions about the Online CPR system  Tech Support: (213) 241-4647 Contractor’s Certified Payroll Reporting System manual is online Training Class offered for all contractors, Prime and Sub. 24

25 Online Tools www.laschools.org/new-site/labor-compliance/ 25 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools (SELECT)

26 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools 26 Federal Tax ID Number Contractor License Number

27 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools 27

28 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools 28

29 Contact Information Questions about the District's Labor Compliance Department can be directed via email to lcp@lausd.net or by mail at: Los Angeles Unified School District Facilities Contracts Labor Compliance Department P.O. Box 513307 Los Angeles, CA 90051-1307 The office of the Labor Compliance Department is located at: 333 South Beaudry Ave., 21 st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 241-4665 Fax: (213) 241-8356 29

30 Thank you for your participation! Labor Compliance Department Boot Camp Presentation 30


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