Author David J. Garcia, C.R.I.S., A.A.I., President Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Updated September 15, 2017 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has confirmed the following increases for the 2018 dual wage construction classifications. |
Originally published on May 12, 2017.
In an effort to keep you informed, so that you can begin to plan your 2018 budget, we wanted to let you know of a potential change in the dual wage classes, for many but not all, the dual wage construction class codes.
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is proposing increases in the wage threshold for ten different construction industry dual wage classifications and is likely to recommend an increase in an eleventh, by the time it releases its 2018 regulatory filing, next month. The proposed increases range from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour, to keep the thresholds in line with wage inflation. See the chart below for the actual changes.
Dual Wage Thresholds
| Classification | Current Threshold | Recommended Threshold | Threshold Difference | Last Changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5027/5028 Masonry | $27 | $27 | $0 | 2013 |
| 5190/5140 Electrical Wiring | $30 | $32 | $2 | 2014 |
| 5183/5187 Plumbing | $26 | $26 | $0 | 2014 |
| 5185-5186 Automatic Sprinkler Installation | $27 | $27 | $0 | 2009 |
| 5201-5205 Concrete or Cement Work | $24 | $25 | $1 | 2009 |
| 5403/5432 Carpentry | $30 | $32 | $2 | 2016 |
| 5446/5447 Wallboard Application | $33 | $34 | $1 | 2016 |
| 5467/5470 Glaizers | $31 | $31/further study | $1 | 2016 |
| 5474/5482 Painting/Waterproofing | $24 | $26 | $2 | 2009 |
| 5484/5485 Plastering or Stucco Work | $27 | $29 | $2 | 2014 |
| 5538/5542 Sheet Metal Work | $27 | $27 | $2 | 2009 |
| 5552/5553 Roofing | $23 | $25 | $2 | 2009 |
| 5632/5633 Steel Framing | $30 | $31 | $1 | 2016 |
| 6218/6220 Excavation/Grading/Land Leveling | $30 | $31 | $1 | 2014 |
| 6307/6308 Sewer Construction | $30 | $31 | $2 | 2014 |
| 6315/6316 Water/Gas Mains | $30 | $31 | $2 | 2014 |
Rancho Mesa will keep you informed should the proposed 2018 change go into effect. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (619) 937-0164.
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