Valley Contractors Exchange

California Prevailing Wage Law
2023-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
What is Prevailing Wage? How do I know if I have to pay Prevailing Wages? What wage do I pay? What happens if I don’t?
What are the Apprenticeship Requirements? Where do I find an apprentice? When do I have to request one? What is a DAS 140 and DAS 142?
Base Wage? Fringe Benefits? Training Contributions?
If you have ever asked one of these questions, this is the class for you. If your company does any public works projects, this is the class for you. If you’re considering getting into the public works project arena, this is definitely the class for you.
Join us and Cook Brown attorney Carrie Bushman for a seminar on Prevailing Wage and Skilled & Trained Workforce Compliance.
She’ll review what types of work, projects, and workers are covered. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work, travel and subsistence provisions, and shift differential provisions. The class will also cover public works contractor registration requirements; apprenticeship compliance; recordkeeping requirements including eCPR; and prevailing wage enforcement, with a focus on the Skilled & Trained Workforce regulations.
When: Tuesday, January 10, 2022
Time: 9 – 12pm
Location: NVPOA Conf. Room, 984 East Ave, Ste B-1
Cost: $45 for VCE Members
$80 for Non-Members

Workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Valley Contractors Exchange is pleased to present a workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
Date: April 23, 2025Time: 9 a.m.Location: Zoom
The workshop will feature John Robinson, former long-time CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter, and Anne Quick, V.P. of Compliance at the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter
John brings over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, having spent his career with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Now retired, he continues to consult with open-shop trade associations. Anne has served 8 years on the California Apprenticeship Council, and is knowledgeable on California Public Works requirements including Skilled and Trained Workforce Regulations.
Topics will include:

Skilled & Trained Workforce Regulations – How contractors can utilize accelerated apprenticeship programs to meet workforce requirements.
Understanding PLAs and Exploring Alternatives – Strategies for providing awarding bodies and cities with competitive, open-shop solutions.

Webinar is limited to 100 participants.
Pre-Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sd3RKEDzQImcQG1T9UR8-w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
