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When improvements, alterations, or repairs are made to real property, the owner of the property is usually involved in the process.  But what happens when work is done on behalf of a lessee without the owner’s knowledge,...

California Employers Must Provide Meal & Rest Periods, But Do Not Have to Ensure They Are Taken The California Supreme Court released its much anticipated decision regarding the requirements for meal and rest breaks for...

The Importance of Complying with California Wage and Hour Laws The California Supreme Court  expanded the definition of “employer” to include supervisors who “exercise control over the wages, hours or working...

In California, a general contractor must file a payment bond on all public works projects over $25,000.  Payment bonds are a form of guarantee ensuring that a subcontractor or supplier will be reimbursed for costs incurred...

 Based on the passing of SB 392 in 2010, the Contractors State License Board can now process applications by LLCs for contractor’s licenses.  However, you should know that there are some additional requirements for an LLC...

Generally, once a mechanics lien is recorded, a lien claimant must file an action to foreclose on the lien within 90 days of the recording date.  If a claimant fails to file an action within that time period, his or her lien...

Under California law, contractors and materialmen may record a mechanics’ lien against real property when improvements are made “at the instance” of the owner or his agent.  But what happens if the improvements are...

In order for a subcontractor or material supplier (who does not have a contractual relationship with a general contractor on a public works project) to collect unpaid invoices through a stop notice or payment bond, they must...