New California Construction Laws for 2022
In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California contractors and employers. Below is a list of the key changes that can affect your business. A.B. 1023 – Electronic Records for Contractors and Subcontractors (Effective Jan. 1, 2022) …
The Increased Importance of Contract Negotiation in a Pandemic Environment
Nearly every contract is negotiable. The importance of thoroughly reviewing, understanding and negotiating contract terms cannot be understated. However, the importance of contract negotiation has taken on an increased role in our current pandemic environment. The pandemic period has seen…
When Must a California Contractor Pay Prevailing Wages?—The Answer is Not Always Simple
California law requires that all workers employed on public works projects must be paid the proper and legally correct prevailing wage, as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and according to the type of work…
