The Tradesperson Resource Center is your one-stop site for the information you need as a member of the PeopleReady Skilled Trades team. Here, you’ll learn more about pay, W-2s, benefits, safety, training opportunities, policies and more.

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Training: Required & Optional Opportunities

Required Anti-Harassment Training

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is committed to maintaining a workplace free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding prevention of sexual harassment.

If you are from one of the three states below and have not already completed sexual harassment training as part of your onboarding process, please click your state below to complete your required training.

Do you live in Delaware, Maine or Oregon? Please contact your local team to learn more about sexual harassment training requirements.

Do you live in California or the city of Chicago? We will automatically enroll you in sexual harassment training once you work a certain number of hours with PeopleReady Skilled Trades. If you have already taken your sexual harassment training through another employer:

• For California: Email your certificate of completion to caltrainingsupport@trueblue.com
• For Chicago: Email your certificate of completion to CHItrainingsupport@trueblue.com

Optional Skills Training

OSHA 10 Training
PeopleReady Skilled Trades offers all active tradespeople free OSHA 10 training. If you have not received your redemption code for this course, please contact your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team.

Benefits Information

As a newly hired tradesperson, you are eligible to enroll in our Tradesperson Benefit Program. We have many options to choose from, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity and more.

You will have 30 days from the date of your first paycheck to complete your benefits enrollment appointment. If you miss your window, your next opportunity will be during our annual open enrollment event held in October/November for coverage effective the following January or if you experience a qualifying life event such as a marriage or birth of a child.

A week after receiving your first paycheck, you can schedule a 30-minute appointment with a benefit counselor to discuss your available benefits and enroll in coverage.

Remember, your eligibility information will only be updated with our providers a week after you receive your first paycheck. Schedule your appointment by calling 888.583.7575, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or online through this scheduling link. We believe that making the most informed decisions about your benefit options is important for you and your family. Please take the time to carefully review our benefits site and benefits guide to learn more.

Respect the Craft

As a tradesperson with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you are automatically enrolled in our Respect the Craft program. This program was created to celebrate and reward our tradespeople for their hard work, share their stories and recognize their dedication to their careers, PeopleReady Skilled Trades and our customers.

Along with month-long Respect the Craft celebrations every May, our Milestone Rewards program offers our tradespeople the gear, equipment and tools they need to succeed in the trades – from jackets and work boots to drills and nail guns. The more hours you work with us, the more milestones you hit and prizes you’ll earn. The best part: Since these recognitions reset each year, you can continue to hit milestones and win prizes year after year.

Pay, W-2 & Employment Verification FAQs

How do I get paid?

We offer two methods: direct deposit and Wisely cards for quick and easy payment.

Our Wisely card is a reloadable prepaid card that works just like a credit card but doesn’t require you to have a bank account. This pay card is loaded once your payment is calculated and processed. Speak with your local team to learn more about these options.

View the Wisely Cash Card Full Cardholder Agreement and Wisely Card Fee Schedule.

How soon can I get paid?

Most of our jobs offer weekly pay.

Payroll runs Monday to Sunday. Our payroll department processes hours on Mondays. The Wisely pay card will be funded on Monday’s once payroll has been processed. There is no specific time guarantee that hours are processed on Mondays; payroll processes until around 7 p.m. EST.

Direct Deposits still go through your bank’s direct deposit process and your account will be funded based on your bank’s processing time.

Please click here for a payroll process example and ensure that all highlighted areas of your timecard are completed and submitted on time.

How can I access my W-2s or update my information?

You can access your W-2s via myadp.com. New registration and download directions can be found here.

If you need to update your personal information, please contact your local team by December 22, 2024.

If you elect to receive your W-2 online, ADP will email you once it is available. Please do not contact the hotline until you receive an email from ADP, which could be up to January 31, 2025.

If you do not elect to receive your W-2 online, paper W-2s will be mailed out beginning January 31, 2025. Reissues are not available until after February 15, 2025.

Have a question? Please call our W-2 hotline at 800.722.5840. Agents are available to help Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

How do I access my paystubs?

Whether using direct deposit or a pay card, all tradespeople can access their pay stubs here. Online pay stubs will show the correct YTD earnings and YTD withholdings.

How do I know which ATMs accept my pay card?

• Log into myWisely® to find in-network, surcharge-free ATMs in your area
• You can search for surcharge-free ATMs by locations here

I am unable to access my pay card account. How do I fix it?

Please reach out to our pay card provider by calling 866.313.6901, or chat with customer service in the myWisely® app or on myWisely.com.

How can I verify my employment or wages?

Any current or former associate or tradesperson of PeopleReady (previously Labor Ready, Spartan Staffing or CLP) can access their earnings history and/or the first and last date of work information by visiting theworknumber.com. If you don’t have internet access, you can call The Work Number toll free at 800.367.2884 to have your earnings history mailed to you.

Here’s what you need to know to register on the site:

• The Work Number Login Instructions
• Use the employer code 10657 or type in “True Blue”
• If you have trouble logging in, call your local team to verify that your birth date has been entered correctly in our system

For answers to more pay-related questions, please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) linked here.

Attendance & Tardiness

All tradespeople are expected to be on time and present for work every day an assignment has been accepted. It is your responsibility to inform the branch of any tardiness or absence from work. This is vital as our customers rely on us to show up on time and get the job done.

No Call, No Show Policy: We have a zero-tolerance policy for no call, no shows. Always call or text your local team at least FOUR (4) hours before your shift start time if you are unable to make it to work.

Calling Out Policy: If you need to call out due to sickness, tardiness or an emergency, please follow these steps:

1. First, contact your foreman onsite to let them know you will not be able to attend the job
2. Call or text your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team at least ONE (1) hour before your job’s start time

Extended absence: If you will be absent for multiple days due to illness, please stay in frequent contact with your local team to the best of your ability. Call your local team to confirm your return to work on the required day.

For additional assistance, you may contact your local team or our Skilled Trades hotline at 877.651.7778 (which is available 24/7). If we are unable to receive your call or text, we’ll respond to your message at our earliest convenience.

Thank you for your attention to these guidelines. For more information on our attendance policies, click here.

Our Commitment to Safety

The safety of our tradespeople is our utmost priority. PeopleReady Skilled Trades is committed to maintaining compliance in all aspects of our business. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe work environment and staying in line with the rules and regulations of each market we serve.

The TrueBlue companies, including PeopleReady Skilled Trades, enjoy a positive reputation in the industry because of our commitment to our core values and the highest standards of ethical behavior. Ethics and compliance form the foundation of our business activities and are at the forefront of every business decision we make and every action we take.

Safety Guide & Assessment

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with our safety guide prior to your first assignment by reading the PeopleReady Safety Manual. You should also review the U.S. safety assessment: English | Spanish

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Typically, PPE should be picked up at your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades branch. However, there are some occasions when PPE will be at the jobsite for you when you arrive. Be sure to check with your local team before your assignment to confirm.

PPE includes, but is not limited to:

• Hard hats
• Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• High visibility vests or clothing
• Work boots

Please refer to this infographic for further details.

These items are required to be worn at all times on a jobsite. If you are missing any equipment listed on your job ticket, please immediately call or email your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team and we will work to get you your required equipment

Dress Code

Unacceptable work attire:

• Shorts, sweatpants, jeggings, leggings, yoga pants, muscle shirts and/or tank tops
• Any clothing with branding, logos or profanity
• Sagging pants
• Open-toed shoes (e.g., sandals, flip flops) or sports shoes

NOTE: Steel-toed boots are required at every job unless otherwise specified in the dress code section of the job description.

How to Report an Injury

Please have your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team’s phone number saved to your phone for easy retrieval when needed.

If your injury is severe or life-, sight-, or limb-threatening:

• Call 911 immediately
• Report your injury to your site supervisor and your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team as soon as possible. Our safety team will call you back right away

If you sustain a minor work-related injury that may not need full medical treatment:

• Report your injury to your site supervisor staff so they can inform your branch
• Call the 24/7 NurseCare hotline at 888.454.6272 to consult a registered nurse on the best course of action for medical care. View the NurseCare FAQ here: English | Spanish

Additional Safety Resources

TEMPORARY COVID-19 LEAVE:

2022 COVID-19 Leave Poster

LADDER SAFETY:

OSHA Fact Sheet – Step Ladders
OSHA Fact Sheet – Extension Ladders

HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION:

Working Outdoors in Warm Climates OSHA Fact Sheet

AERIAL LIFTS:

Aerial Lifts OSHA Fact Sheet
Using Aerial Lifts Fact Sheet

HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS:

Safety Data Sheets OSHA Quick Card
Standard Pictogram OSHA Quick Card

IMPORTANT OSHA RESOURCES:

Fall Prevention Fact Sheet
Electrical Safety Fact Sheet
Construction Safety Fact Sheet

Our Commitment to Ethics & Compliance

PeopleReady Skilled Trades complies with all federal, state and local laws. We strive to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, and that they are provided with a work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), creed, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital or family status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), national origin (including language use restriction), citizenship, mental or physical disabilities, veteran and military status, ancestry, HIV or AIDS status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, on-the-job injuries or any other basis protected by law.

Compliance

Please read the TrueBlue Code of Conduct and Business Ethics before your first project with PeopleReady Skilled Trades. This Code describes our standards for all PeopleReady employees, associates, and tradespeople, and reflects who we are and how we work along with our core values.

Unacceptable Behavior

Committing any of the following will result in disciplinary action, including termination:

• Getting involved in a verbal and/or physical altercation with anyone on a jobsite during your shift
• Using your cellphone and smoking cigarettes/vaping on the jobsite. These should be limited to your lunch and breaktimes only, unless otherwise approved by your site supervisor

Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
EEO Policy – English
EEOC – Conozca sus Derechos
Privacy Notice
CCPA
Biometric Data Policy
ADA Accommodations Policy
United Healthcare: Transparency in Coverage
Industrial Security Practices and Procedures

Have a question about other company policies?

Email HR-advice@trueblue.com, call 253.573.5063 or contact your local team.

ComplianceAlert

ComplianceAlert is PeopleReady Skilled Trades’ confidential system you can use to report violations of the company’s code of conduct policy.

Code of conduct issues include:

• Theft or fraud
• Harassment and/or discrimination
• Retaliation
• Safety concerns
• Any illegal or criminal conduct

To report a violation, visit TrueBlueComplianceAlert.com or call our hotline toll-free at 855-70-ALERT.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ComplianceAlert is only for reporting code of conduct violations. Do not use this hotline for concerns that are not related to our code of conduct, such as personality conflicts or attendance or performance issues. For such situations, please work with your local PeopleReady Skilled Trades team.

Workplace Posters

Right to Work: English | Spanish

E-Verify: English & Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer: English | Spanish

Fair Labor Standards Act: English | Spanish

Family & Medical Leave Act: English | Spanish

Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act: English

Additional Postings: Federal | Delaware | District of Columbia | Illinois | Maryland | New Jersey | New York | Texas | Pennsylvania
(Passwords will be provided in your onboarding materials.)

Quick Tips for New Tradespeople

1. Always arrive on time. Double-check your shift start time so you’re ready to work when scheduled. If you’re running late or can’t make a shift, please inform your local team at least four hours prior to your scheduled start time. More on attendance policies here.
2. Make a great first impression. Introduce yourself to the customer when you arrive, offering a handshake and letting them know you’re ready to work.
3. Listen carefully. Pay attention to all instructions given by the PeopleReady Skilled Trades team and the customer.
4. Be a team player. Please treat those around you with kindness and respect.
5. Work hard to impress. Strive to build a positive reputation with customers and increase your chances of being invited back to work.
6. Keep yourself and others safe. Ensure you have all personal protective equipment ready at least 48 hours before your shift start time. If you are injured on a job, please call our 24/7 NurseCare hotline at 888.454.6272. If your emergency is serious or life-threatening, please call 911.
7. Use approved break times. Only take breaks during approved break times to ensure that you’re providing the customer with the support they need.
8. Earn even more. Take home extra cash for every new tradesperson you refer to PeopleReady Skilled Trades via our referral program!