SAN FRANCISCO, CA --- Intensified enforcement efforts by the Economic and Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC) and a renewed seminar partnership with State Fund are calling attention to labor law compliance in the construction, agriculture, and general industries. To help employers learn about current laws and regulations, the seminars are being presented throughout the state during the course of 2011.
“Not having workers’ comp insurance is the most common violation found by the EEEC,” said Chris Kaiser, Program Manager of State Fund’s Safety and Health Services Department. “A violation can put a ‘Stop Order’ on all work performed on a jobsite. It can also cause the employer to be cited $1,000 for each employee up to the maximum of $100,000. This can really damage a business’ bottom line. Attending these seminars can help employers avoid violations by helping them understand current labor laws.”
Presentations will be given by experienced inspectors from the agencies that make up the EEEC: Cal/OSHA, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Employment Development Department (EDD), the Labor Commissioner’s Office, and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about surprise inspections from the EEEC, to clarify their rights and responsibilities under state law, and to ask questions.
The events are free and open to the public. Visit www.statefundca.com to see when an event will be held in your area.
The seminars are part of State Fund’s Employer Education Series offered throughout the state on a variety of workers’ compensation topics.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. Completely self supporting, State Fund plays a stabilizing role in California’s economy by maintaining an open door policy that ensures all employers have a strong and stable option for their workers’ compensation needs.
