Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen - January 2021 | Page 3

CONTENTS

3 President ’ s Message
4 Q & A With Rep . Jackie Toledo
6 Study : Construction has the Highest COVID-19 Rate of Nearly Any Industry
10 Case Law Update : Setoffs and the “ Prevailing Party ” Determination
12 California Enacts Strict New Covid-19 Notification Law

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14 City of Tampa Workshops Apprenticeship Requirement on Public Construction
19 COVID-19 Relief Donations
25 NUCA Thank You
NUCA CHAPTERS OF FLORIDA
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NUCA OF FLORIDA
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NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA
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NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
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SUCA
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NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
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NUCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade association representing over 450 underground utility contractors , material and equipment suppliers , and manufacturers throughout the state of Florida . NUCA of Florida members are involved in water , sewer , gas , and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology .
Visit www . nucaflorida . org to learn more .
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