The Importance of Complying with California Wage and Hour Laws Iman Reza The California Supreme Court expanded the definition of “employer” to include supervisors who “exercise control over the wages,…
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According to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), its Licensing division has processed about three dozen limited liability company (LLC) license applications; to date, five licenses have been issued.…
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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…
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The Miller Act protects persons who have furnished labor or materials to contractors engaged in the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the United…
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Iman Reza 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…
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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…
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The big buzz and concern in the construction industry are the new laws, some of which have already taken effect and the balance or bulk taking effect July 1, 2012. …
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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…
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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…
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As many of you construction fans know, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law Senate Bill 189 (“SB 189”) in 2009. Many may be wondering, “What in the world is this?” Well,…
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