CAWA Will Oppose AB 2751 - Employer Communications During Nonworking Hours | |
Existing law, including statutory provisions and orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission, as enforced by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, regulates the wages, hours, and working conditions of employees. Existing law makes it a crime for an employer to require or cause any employee to work for longer hours than those fixed or under conditions of labor prohibited by an order of the commission or to violate or refuse or neglect to comply with specified statutes on wages, hours, and working conditions or any order or ruling of the commission.
This bill would require a public or private employer to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect from communications from the employer during nonworking hours, except as specified. The bill would define the “right to disconnect” to mean that, except for an emergency or for scheduling, as defined, an employee has the right to ignore communications from the employer during nonworking hours. The bill would require nonworking hours to be established by written agreement between an employer and employee. The bill would authorize an employee to file a complaint of a pattern of violation of the bill’s provisions with the Labor Commissioner, punishable by a specified civil penalty.
For additional information, contact CAWA’s legislative advocate, Ryan Pierini at rpierini@mwcllc.com or 916.995.5323.
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The Changing Landscape of Auto Parts Stores
The populations of jobbers and retail auto parts stores are heading in opposite directions due to changes in the marketplace. Two types of auto parts stores supply aftermarket components to the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) markets: jobbers and retail auto parts stores. Over the past six years, the population mix of auto parts stores has changed significantly due to the shifting populations of jobbers and retail auto parts stores nationwide, according to the latest Lang Aftermarket iReport. “Changes in the numbers of jobbers and retail auto parts stores have substantial consequences for how auto parts are supplied to DIYers and installers, the brands available to them, and the speed and convenience of auto repair in the U.S.,” states the analysis. Click here for the key takeaways from the report. Source: aftermarket MATTERS
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Nevada’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Program Still Stuck in Neutral After a Year | |
Lack of clarity on how federal funding can be spent is holding it up, state officials say. An effort to replace medium- and heavy-duty trucks with zero-emission vehicles is stalled nine months after Nevada lawmakers passed a bill to use federal funds to purchase the new vehicles. State officials estimate the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive program, codified in AB184, won’t be up and running until late this year or early next year. State officials say that unclear federal guidelines are to blame for the delay, but supporters of the legislation are growing frustrated — especially given that transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the state.
AB184 created the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program, which would offer base incentives ranging from $20,000 to$175,000 to businesses willing to replace their delivery trucks, buses and other heavy- and medium-duty trucks with zero-emission vehicles. Additional incentives for certain businesses, such as independent truck drivers, school districts and those owned by minorities or veterans, were also written into the bill. Read more here. Source: The Nevada Independent
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Study Finds 94% of Manufacturers Expect to Maintain or Expand Their Workforce
This year’s State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals a focus on harnessing new and emerging technologies to build resiliency, improve quality, maximize workforce potential and drive sustainable growth. Rockwell Automation, Inc. presents the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study surveyed more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries. This year’s report reveals a focus on harnessing new and emerging technologies to build resiliency, improve quality, maximize workforce potential and drive sustainable growth. See the takeaways here from the study. Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive
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California Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of “Hours Worked” Under California Law | On March 25, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. The Court responded to the request from the Ninth Circuit to answer three questions about Wage Order No. 16 and clarify the scope of the term “hours worked.” Although the case discusses the “hours worked” standard in the context of the construction industry, the decision is likely to impact every industry, especially businesses that require employees to go through security checks at the beginning and end of the workday and businesses that confine employees to specific areas of company property during meal breaks. The Court answered three questions (see here). Source: Littler | |
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How to Communicate Effectively when Selling and at Other Times
Most problems and complaints in sales and other relationships arise from poor communication. Poor communication most often results from either miscommunication or a lack of communication. In this article there are thirteen steps to ensure you communicate effectively. Click here for the 13 steps to effective, clear communication. Source: John Chapin
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How to Count Months with Company for State Family Rights Act Leave
I have a former seasonal employee who became a regular employee about 9 months ago and is asking for a leave of absence to have surgery. The company has 30 employees, and I know the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) applies to us. He has worked more than 1,250 hours in the 9 months since he returned, but he hasn’t worked 12 months in a row for us yet. I want to make sure I’m doing everything correctly. Is my employee eligible for the CFRA leave? See discussion here. Source: Our Friends at the California Chamber of Commerce
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How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation – Also Good for Auto Care!
America needs more recruits to the trades and Gen Z is answering the call. Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers, many of whom are choosing to leave the college path. Rising pay and new technologies in fields from welding to machine tooling are giving trade professions a face-lift, helping them shed the image of being dirty, low-end work. Growing skepticism about their turn on a college education, the cost of which has soared in recent decades, is adding to their shine. Enrollment in vocational training programs is surging as overall enrollment in community colleges and four-year institutions has fallen. The number of students enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% last year to its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse began tracking such data in 2018. The ranks of students studying construction trades rose 23% during that time, while those in programs covering HVAC and vehicle maintenance and repair increased 7%. See more discussion here. Source: Wall Street Journal
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Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Looks to the Industry for Support
As you may know, from April 1 – July 1, 2024, AACF’s 65th anniversary activation will be challenging 1,000 people to make donations of $65 totaling $65,000. In addition to these initiatives, they will share scheduled updates on status on social media and with industry media as well. Can they count on you to help them get the word out? They thank you, in advance, for your support. Should there be anything they can do to assist you and/or your companies with the campaign, please let them know. See more information enclosed and use the QR code on the document to donate.
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The Motorcar Parts of America – Selwyn Joffe Scholarship Award Program - Awards for Automotive High School Teachers
The oftentimes forgotten individuals in educating and training students in preparation for automotive careers is the high school automotive teacher. Whether it’s their use of personal funds to keep their programs going or their need for certification to keep their instructor and program status, CAWA wants to assist them in achieving success.
The Association has established a scholarship program to help these teachers in several ways, including financially. CAWA represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers that could supply these high school automotive teachers with products, tools and other resources for classroom use to assist them in providing relevant, up to date and quality education and training for their students. Access to industry training being conducted by CAWA members could be made available to the automotive high school teachers for their own knowledge and development.
Teachers that are interested in applying for a scholarship should complete an application for consideration, found here (PDF) or fill out the online form here or request an application from programs@cawa.org. NEXT DEADLINE: May 31, 2024
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