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SB 342 updates California Section 7031 to protect contractors from compensation forfeiture during licensing gaps. Here is what contractors need to know...
The California Private Works Fair Payment Act Changes the Balance of Power. Here is what you need to know...
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The new SB 606 will heavily impact construction industry employers, big box retailers, and large manufacturers and retailers, as these employers have multiple worksites. ...