SB 1321 FAQs

SB-1321 requires ETP to collect information on the fringe benefits paid to successful trainees.  Fringe benefits are generally cash, goods, property, or services received from the employer in addition to an employee’s regular pay.  Fringe benefits may include, but are not limited to: vacation time, pension fund contributions, life and disability insurance, etc.

ETP collects wage progression data pursuant to UIC section 10200(b)(6).  Wage progression is the process by which an employee’s compensation increases, moving them to higher pay within a band or salary range.  Companies may use various methods to structure wage progression, including performance-based raises, seniority-based increases, or skill-based advancements.

Examples:

• Performance-based: Employees who consistently exceed expectations may receive a higher salary increase.
• Seniority-based: Employees with longer tenure within a company or role may receive automatic salary increases.
• Skill-based: Employees who acquire new skills or certifications may be eligible for higher pay.

1. The three attestations are required to be included in our applications pursuant to UIC sections 10205(e)(1)(F); 10205(e)(2)(B); and 10205(e)(2)(C). SB-1321 does not allow ETP to develop projects without the self-attestations.  The self-attestations are intended to ensure accountability and transparency and serve as a safeguard for public funds.  The self-attestations apply at the time of submission of the application and address the following: compliance with labor and health and safety laws; ensuring public works contractors are eligible; and ensuring no violations of labor law remain unabated or unsatisfied following the period for appeal when applying for an ETP contract.
2. Compliance with “state and federal labor and health and safety laws” means California laws within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s jurisdiction and federal laws within the Department of Labor’s jurisdiction.

SB-321 requires ETP to make available to the public, a regularly updated list of all applicants who have submitted applications to ETP, and requires that list to be updated at least every 60 days.