Labor Compliance Department Los Angeles Unified School District

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

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

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

5 Public Works Registration Contractors are subject to Public Works Registration and annual renewal fees of $400 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 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 be 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 Public Works Registration Penalty for Contractor s failure to register: up to Penalty for hiring unregistered subcontractors: up to Small Project Exemption: $25,ooo for new construction, alteration, installation, demolition or repair $15,000 for maintenance 6

7 Labor Compliance Department Important Websites 7

8 Accessing LAUSD Labor Compliance Website Labor Compliance (SELECT) 8

9 Labor Compliance Department Website Online Pre-Job Conference Video Department of Industrial Relations Documents and Forms 9

10 Labor Compliance Online Pre-Job Conference Video 1 0

11 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 Certified Payroll Reports Must be submitted weekly. 4. Penalties Labor Code 1775 Labor Code 1776 Labor Code 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 11

12 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 2017 are and JOC Contracts - Use the Notice to Proceed (NTP) Date and not the Bid Advertisement Date 12

13 Department of Industrial Relations 13

14 Department of Industrial Relations 14

15 Department of Industrial Relations 15

16 Department of Industrial Relations 16

17 Prevailing Wage Determination Journeyman Prevailing Wage Important Notices Apprentice Prevailing Wage Superseded Prevailing Wage Determinations 17

18 Superseded Prevailing Wage Determination 18

19 General Prevailing Wage Determination Southern California Statewide County Important Notices 19

20 Southern California Trades Cement Mason Predetermined Increase Holidays, Scope of Work, etc. 20

21 General Prevailing Wage Determination CEMENT MASON 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. 21

22 Predetermined Increase CEMENT MASON Predetermined Increase 22

23 DIR Decisions & Opinions Link to DIR Response Letters applicable to LAUSD projects 23

24 DIR Decisions & Opinions Response Letters applicable to LAUSD projects 24

25 Labor Compliance Department Online Tools 25

26 Online Tools Labor Compliance (SELECT) 26

27 Online Tools Labor Compliance Online Certified Payroll Reporting System Contractor Access Module CPR System Manual Upcoming Events 27

28 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) Contractor s Certified Payroll Reporting System manual is online Training Class offered for all contractors, Prime and Sub. 28

29 Online Tools Request for Access to LCD Online Tools (SELECT) 29

30 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools Federal Tax ID Number Contractor License Number 30

31 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools 31

32 Request for Access to LCD Online Tools 32

33 Contact Information Questions about the District's Labor Compliance Department can be directed via to or by mail at: Los Angeles Unified School District Facilities Services Division Labor Compliance Department P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA The office of the Labor Compliance Department is located at: 333 South Beaudry Ave., 21 st Floor Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213)

34 Labor Compliance Department Boot Camp Presentation 34