If you are a first-time employer or perhaps you have not worked with us recently, please read the following information carefully as some of our rates and hiring rules have been updated. Topics to be covered:

  1. Becoming an Employer
  2. Hiring from CLRC
  3. FAQ

Becoming an Employer

  1. All employers must fill out our employer confidentiality and non-liability waiver, which touches on four important topics (confidentiality, non-discrimination, compliance with applicable laws, and CIF/CLRC non-liability). Importantly, if you have any questions about your compliance with applicable laws, please read our “Know Before you Hire” document.
  2. Once you have signed and returned our employer confidentiality and non-liability waiver to the office (via email or in person), you are a registered employer.

Hiring from CLRC

  1. Employers may call, walk-in, email, or fill out the online worker request.
    • We recommend requesting workers a day or two in advance of the date in which you will need assistance.
    • Landscaping, moving, and general labor jobs may be requested on the same day.
    • Drywall, painting, carpentry, and other skilled labor jobs should be requested 2-3 days in advance to allow CLRC to reach out to qualified members.
  2. All employers will be asked to sign a CLRC job order, which describes the type of work to be done, time commitment, pay rate, inclusion or exclusion of lunch, and the name of the worker(s) they will be working with.
    • The purpose of the job order is to ensure that both parties understand the terms of employment and the agreed upon wage for the job.
  3. CLRC employees will act as a translator (if necessary) to ensure that both parties understand the job and agreed upon working conditions. Please use this time to ask any questions and clarify job requirements.
  4. Importantly, the majority of workers do not have transportation. Employers are expected to pick up workers from the Center during hours of operation and return them to the Center after the work has been completed.
  5. We will provide a worker who is qualified for the job requirements irrespective of their gender.

FAQ

  • Who hires at the CLRC?
    • Homeowners, small contractors, and small businesses who need temporary manual labor.
  • How many employers does the CLRC serve annually?
    • In 2023, 417 employers hired through the CLRC.
  • What are suggested rates?
  • How are workers paid?
    • All money should be directly exchanged between the employer and worker, CLRC does not handle monetary transactions nor does it receive any money for helping set up the employment agreement.
  • Do I provide transportation?
    • Typically, yes. The majority of workers do not have transportation. Employers are asked to pick up or arrange transportation for workers from the Center during hours of operation and return them to the Center after the work has been completed. For members who do have cars employers can offer some compensation for gas.
  • Are workers background checked?
    • CIF verifies Photo identification for all members to confirm their name and date of birth, at least 18 years of age. No other documents are collected, however every member signs to adhere to a code of conduct and provides contact information. This provides some assurance in the case of an incident. Members who register at the CLRC are part of and building a community dedicated to finding work and career advancement.
  • How do you verify skills?
    • When members register they detail skills and abilities. Skill training or upskilling is a regular program that teaches and works on bettering various trades. A workers listed skills are tracked and as jobs are placed feedback is elicited that qualify members skill levels. It’s important that our employers fill out our feedback forms so we can better improve our system and inform our skill training classes.