If you are running a business in California, there are numerous things to worry about. Here is a list of a few new 2017 laws to help you and your business stay in the loop: Minimum wage, equal pay and paid parental leave: The statewide minimum wage was raised from $10 to $10.50 an hour for [...]
The following are new laws enacted in California that every person living in the Golden State should know about. Here we categorize them: SAFETY Distracted-driving: Texting was already forbidden, but the new law prohibits drivers from using smartphones for other purposes while behind the wheel — unless they’re in hands-free mode. Motorcycles: California became one [...]
We've already covered the number one reason contractors get sued. Now, let's talk about how to stay in the clear when it comes to your contractor's license. Ever wonder what will happen if by mistake your office person forgets to renew your contractor’s license during an active project? California Law Under California law you would NOT [...]
The Previous Law: The Lease-Lease Back construction law authorizes a school district to lease a school site to a contractor for a token amount (say for example $1), if the lease contract requires the contractor to construct, or provide for the construction of, a building to be used by the school district, so long as [...]
The new federal overtime rules, the misclassification of employees, and recordkeeping are among the top five wage and hour risks employers in California face, according to California attorney Marc Jacuzzi of the law firm Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, PC. Overtime Risks In a recent session at BLR’s California Employment Law Update (CELU) in Costa [...]
You work hard, get a bid to be accepted as a contractor, do a good job building and still get sued. You ask yourself why. Read on to find out: Number one reason contractors get sued: Payment Disputes: This could be in the context of commercial or residential projects; public or private contracts. Typical scenario: [...]
So you want to start a new business and your accountant tells you to have an attorney form an LLC or Corporation. If there is no tax difference between the two, how do you know which one is better for your business? Your attorney will probably guide you on which one provides better liability protection. [...]
To protect your business, sometimes all you need is to pay attention to some small details and make minor adjustments. These minor adjustments can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees or sometimes can keep it from going bankrupt because of a law suit. Owners: Do the following. Get conditional lien releases [...]
This blog talks about what a mechanics lien is, how can it be imposed on a property and how a property owner can get rid of it. What It Is California law provides that anytime a contractor, engineer, or architect does work that benefits real property, if that person does not get paid, he or [...]
Most business relationships start with a contract. This contract can be verbal, or written; very informal or formal, but let’s not forget that at the heart they are all contracts. Most business lawsuits also involve contracts and start over a contractual dispute. So we cannot discount the importance of words that constitute our agreements in [...]
