Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is Off-Again
ALERT! Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is Off-Again: Update as of January 7, 2025 As reported in the MCAC 4Q 2024 newsletter Issues on the Radar 2024: Year End Report, this issue remains a moving target with updates, literally, coming in days apart. Key takeaways: CTA applies to businesses with fewer than 20 employees and less than $5 million in annual revenue including corporations, limited liability companies, and any other [...]
Issues on the MCAC Radar for 2024: End of the Year Update
Each year a new crop of issues piques our interest. In a state known for its complex legislative and regulatory environment, there is never any shortage of issues to tackle. This year, the issues below were on our watch list. While this is not a complete list of all measures we followed; they represent a sampling of our high priority targets. Below is a recap of the fate of [...]
MCAC Bulletin – July 1 Brings Deadlines Are You Ready
Workplace Violence Prevention PlanEffective July 1, 2024, California law requires most employers to implement an effective workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) either as part of their Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) or as a separate document.Exceptions for the requirement apply to healthcare employers covered by another standard, remote employees working at a location not controlled by the employer, and worksites with fewer than 10 employees that are not open [...]
5 Things Masonry Construction Businesses Need to Know in 2024
Several new laws and regulations significantly affect masonry construction businesses. Notable changes include an increase in employee sick leave from three to five days, implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan, an increase in the state minimum wage and minimum exempt employee salary, updates to the criminal history regulation, and a proposed indoor heat illness regulation. 1). Paid Sick Leave (SB 616) Starting January 1, 2024, Employees are now [...]
Issues on the MCAC Radar for 2023
Issues on the MCAC Radar for 2023 Update - 10/27/23 Governor Actions California’s legislative session wrapped September 14, 2023. The Governor had until October 14 to act on them. Below is a recap of the issues on MCAC’s watch list. Bills become effective January 1, 2024 unless otherwise indicated. AB 336 - Workers' Compensation: Mandatory Disclosure of Class Codes to CSLB – Signed by the [...]
New Edition of TMS 402/602 Masonry Code and Spec
New Edition of TMS 402/602 Masonry Code and Spec Published Courtesy of THE MASONRY SOCIETY Following a 6-year development schedule, The Masonry Society (TMS) has completed and published the 2022 edition of TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures. This updated edition of TMS 402/602 includes numerous changes and additions such as completely revised veneer provisions that are more rationally based and a new Appendix [...]
Governor Signs AB 2173 Making 5% Public Works Retention Permanent
On July 19, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2173 thereby making permanent the 5% retention cap on public projects originally enacted by SB 93 in 2011. MCAC requested the Governor's signature in a July 12, 2022 letter. Background: SB 293 (2011) capped public works retentions at 5% (from 10%) until January 1, 2016 and reduced the timeline of private and public progress payments from 10 to 7 days [...]
California Employers Must Disclose Pay Ranges Effective 1/1/2023
On Tuesday, September 27 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s pay transparency law (SB 1162). The new law will require nearly 200,000 California companies with 15 or more employees to disclose pay starting January 1 next year. What the bill requires (partial list of key provisions): disclose pay scale in job postings, provide pay scale to current employees upon request, employers with 100 or more employees must report [...]
MCAC Supports Fire Resilient Construction Campaigns
California's wildfire 'season' has become a year‐round proposition and state leaders, scientists, and other stakeholders are looking for solutions. Two efforts currently in play contemplate buildings and structures as an opportunity to improve our communities' fire resilience. Masonry needs to be at the forefront of these discussions, and we are working with our industry partners to put them there. Wildfire Resilient Structures Conference (WIRES) by UC Davis In May [...]
Rolling Tower/Mobile Scaffold Tip Sheet
The Rolling Towers/Mobile Scaffold: Inspection, Maintenance, and Use Tip Sheet The most common type of rolling tower/mobile scaffold is simply a single bay supported scaffold tower with casters. Mobile scaffolds may be constructed using tube and coupler scaffold, fabricated frame scaffold or modular type scaffold. As with any supported scaffold, however, it can be configured in many different ways. This tip sheet highlights some of the key items to [...]
SAIA Guidelines on Purchasing Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)
Description: Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)– A platform unit designed and constructed to carry at least one person and allow access from the scaffold level below by opening a hatch embedded in the deck. Inner Access Decks are equipped with end hooks that engage the scaffold bearer, a hatch for access and may contain an integrated ladder. Inner Access Decks are generally rated for uniformly distributed loads. [...]
BIM Deliverables Guide for Masonry Contractors
BIM-M announces the availability of a new report titled "BIM Deliverables Guide for Masonry Contractors" Developed by mason contractors for mason contractors under the direction of BIM-M project consultant Fred Kinateder, the Guide addresses 6 key issues every mason contractor needs to know: Why BIM is important to the mason contractor How to get started in BIM What a BIM Execution Plan is and how to develop one [...]
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Overview
M.C.A.C. HAWAII 2019 PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACT (P.A.G.A) and Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court OVERVIEW View / Download PDF Presentation Presented by: Christopher J. Moore Saint Moore Insurance Agency