Are you a Contractor doing Public Works?
California requires apprentices on all public works projects! The use of apprentices on state and local public works projects is mandatory! Under California Labor Code Section 1777.5 only those apprentices who are registered with a state approved apprenticeship program are eligible to be employed on state or local public works projects. A contractor may not simply label lower paid workers as "apprentices." Apprentice-like classifications, such as "helpers" and "trainees" are not permitted to be employed on a state or local public works project.
NEW Changes in California Code of Regulations section 230.1 regarding minimum dispatch hours for an apprentice
Changes to Code of Regulations Section 230.1 Regarding the employment of apprentices on Public Works.
DLSR Important Notices regarding changes to specific prevailing wages.
Questions about public works compliance? Visit www.calpublicworks.com
ABC Golden Gate Chapter offers fully accredited, state approved apprenticeship training programs in the following trades:
Carpentry
Electrical
Construction Craft Laborer
Painting
Plumbing
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Apprentice Ratio Exemptions:
There has recently been a change to the Construction Craft Laborer and Operating Engineers apprentice ratio exemption in both Northern and Southern California. http://www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/RatioExemption.htm Note that the EXEMPTION from the one hour apprentice to five hour journeyperson now ONLY applies to contractors who are signatory to the Northern California District Council of Laborers. All others must meet the one to five HOUR ratio.
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Policies and Interpretation Manual:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Manual-Instructions.htm