The lack of proper workers compensation coverage on the job led to one employer taking a hit on their wallet.
California Labor Commissioner Julie Su recently cited Donohue Construction of Citrus Heights $25,500 for failing to carry workers compensation insurance for the employees.
A collaborative inspection by the Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) and Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) in July revealed that Donohue Construction, a drywall subcontractor, also failed to pay the 21 employees who worked on the apartment building at 2024 Durant Ave. in Berkeley between March and July of this year. LETF and JESF are coalitions of California State and local enforcement agencies that work to combat the underground economy.
“New development can boost California’s economy, but we need to ensure workers’ rights aren’t torn down as new structures go up,” said Christine Baker, director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “DIR remains committed to ensuring that all workers in California are protected, both financially and physically.”
LETF focuses on high-risk industries known to frequently abuse the rights of low wage workers such as car wash, restaurant, manufacturing, roofing, construction, agricultural and auto repair businesses.
Author Kori Shafer-Stack, Editor, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. is an expert in post-injury response procedures and part of the Amaxx team helping companies reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com. Contact: kstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.
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