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Masks? No masks? What about mandatory vaccinations? Social distancing? How many workers can travel together in a work vehicle? When Gov. Newsom declares the state reopened on June 15, how exactly are employers suppose to answer these questions for their workers? MORE >>

As temperatures soar this summer, Cal/OSHA safety inspectors will be blanketing California to ensure that job sites are complying with “high heat” procedures to protect outdoor workers. MORE >>

Even though state and federal public health officials have aligned their guidance regarding face coverings for people who are vaccinated, CLCA strongly encourages employers to continue to follow stricter Cal/OSHA standards. MORE >>

Although Gov. Newsom didn’t come right out and say it while making a drought emergency declaration in two northern counties last month, California statewide remains vulnerable to drought. MORE >>

Good news for landscape contractors storing a growing pile of treated wood waste in their corporate yards. MORE >>

Seeking an opportunity to showcase its nationally recognized Water Management Certification program and the association’s support for the responsible use of water, CLCA has partnered with the influential Water Conservation Showcase. MORE >>

A full-time employee who works for a company with more than 25 employees is now entitled to 80 additional hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave, retroactive to January 1, 2021. MORE >>

Jay Martinez, a CLCA award-winning landscape contractor and Founder/President of Sacramento’s JVM Landscape Construction, Inc., has joined the CLCA Board of Directors as 2021 Director of Legislation. MORE >>

Paul Hansen of Southwest Landscape, Inc. sworn in as 2021 President of the California Landscape Contractors Association. MORE >>

Did your company receive a Paycheck Protection Program loan? Did you apply for, or receive, loan forgiveness? When you prepare your 2020 tax return, do you plan on claiming a deduction for business expenses funded by the PPP loan? MORE >>

Cal/OSHA’s recently approved emergency regulations to protect workers from COVID-19 hazards means changes to your workplace. For violations, inspectors can – and will – shut down an entire worksite. MORE >>

Nine green industry students receive a total of $38,100. MORE >>

A state agency is offering free on-line harassment training webinars in English and Spanish for employers who have yet to comply with a looming deadline. MORE >>

With advocacy, action on upcoming events and a Company/HR information portal, the California Landscape Contractors Association is taking action to help you survive the coronavirus pandemic. MORE >>

Bruce Dennis explains how CLCA was essential in helping green industry professionals continue to work as COVID shut down the state earlier this year, and notes that now, more than ever, being a member of CLCA can be crucial to our success. MORE >>

Protect workers from unhealthy air: Cal/OSHA mandates worker training, respiratory protective equipment. MORE >>

Changing it up a bit with a day and a half event on January 28 and 29, CLCA state and chapter leaders gathered in Sacramento for the association’s annual Leadership Conference. MORE >>

Are your independent contractors now employees? Answer this question wrong, and your company could face significant fines and penalties. MORE >>

“I am looking forward to digging in, pun intended, to my new position,” says 2020 President Regan Barry. MORE >>

Failure to heed these requirements could result in significant fines and penalties. Here’s what you need to know to stay in compliance. MORE >>

The California Landscape Contractors Association is looking for a high-energy speaker to present a series of green industry business development workshops statewide. MORE >>

Supporting water conservation, combatting the underground economy and getting ahead of blower bans topped the agenda when members of the CLCA Legislation Committee visited lawmakers at the state capitol in mid-April. MORE >>

The Social Security Administration is sending more ‘No Match’ letters this year. What steps should you take if you receive one? MORE >>

An increasing number of cities are threatening to fine landscape companies that are not complying with a 2014 California law mandating increased recycling of landscape and pruning waste. MORE >>

The CLCA Certification Committee celebrated the last hands-on Landscape Industry Certified Technician test in California April 6. The test was held at Cuyamaca College in San Diego, CA. MORE >>

After noting that there is a big difference between a classroom environment and actually working in the field of horticulture, long-time CLCA member and college instructor Frank Niccoli led the February 21 dedication of a new certificate program and hands-on horticultural training site at Foothill College. The site is named in honor of the late John Gachina and his wife Jaclyn Ishimaru Gachina, two long-time supporters of green industry education. MORE >>

Elizabeth Burns of Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc. has been elected 2019 President of the California Landscape Contractors Association. MORE >>

In recognition of his years of service and leadership, the California Landscape Contractors Association has presented Mike Baron with its Allegiance Award, the association’s most prestigious honor. MORE >>

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