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Navigating California’s Public Works Maze: Liability for Retroactive Classifications construction lawNews

Navigating California’s Public Works Maze: Liability for Retroactive Classifications

In the realm of California construction law, the distinction between private and public works carries significant weight. Public works projects are subject to prevailing wage laws, requiring contractors to pay workers at predetermined wage rates and comply with other labor…
Christopher Wilson
September 10, 2024
Appeals Court Affirms Judgment Against Subcontractor For Workers Compensation Lapse And $1.55 Million In Fees construction lawNews

Appeals Court Affirms Judgment Against Subcontractor For Workers Compensation Lapse And $1.55 Million In Fees

In a published decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeals has denied compensation to a subcontractor for work performed on a public works project due to its workers compensation policy lapsing, even though it was retroactively reinstated due to carrier…
Colin McCarthy
September 5, 2024
Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege Employment LawNews

Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege

The Second District Court of Appeals has thrown out a $2.28 million award to a disgruntled employee who was fired after he disclosed confidential, attorney/client privileged information of his employer in Flanigan v. Rheumatology Diagnostics Laboratory, B318831.   The employee, Matthew…
Colin McCarthy
June 22, 2024
California Contractors Take Note – State Continues Cracking Down On Subcontractors Performing Work As Independent Contractors construction lawNews

California Contractors Take Note – State Continues Cracking Down On Subcontractors Performing Work As Independent Contractors

In the latest Chapter of California’s battle against independent contractors, Assembly Bill 1204 (Holden) was recently signed into law. A.B.1204 added Section 7035 to the Business and Professions Code, requiring specialty contractors to only subcontract with those subcontractors with the…
Natasha Buchanan
April 16, 2024
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