Practice Tips: The High Stakes of Contractor Licensing
California’s contractor licensing laws shield the public from the risks of hiring unlicensed contractors and provide a method for victims to prosecute contractors that perform unlicensed work
Effective January 1, 2026, Private Works Owners and Contractors of All Tiers Cannot Withhold Greater than Five Percent Retention
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 61 into law on July 14, 2025, after the Bill received unanimous approval in both the House and the Senate.
Court Sides with AGC Contractors and Slams Door on Biden PLA Mandate
Recently, the California Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit (Sacramento) ruled that a highway contractor may be liable for accidents occurring in traffic control zones regardless of the ...
AB 5 is Here to Stay
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court declined to weigh in on the legality of California’s AB 5. As a result, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ injunction delaying the enforcement of AB 5 ...
Defending OSHA Citations
Recent changes in the law have increased Cal/OSHA’s authority, clout, and penalty power. The potential for staggering monetary penalties is real. And troubling. We are seeing a noticeable up-tick ...
New Wage And Rest Break Decision From the California Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of California determined that employers are required to record missed break premiums on paystubs and may be subject penalties if these premiums are not paid at the end ...
SB 606: Beefed-Up Cal/OSHA Enforcement Authority
The new SB 606 will heavily impact construction industry employers, big box retailers, and large manufacturers and retailers, as these employers have multiple worksites. ...