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Tuesday, April 02, 2024BAPAC Endorses Dennis Rodoni for Supervisor
Marin Builders Association PAC (BAPAC) Dennis Rodoni for Supervisor Strong Public Service Record and Construction Expertise to Benefit Community Marin County, CA - The Marin Builders Association Political Action Committee (BAPAC) has announced its endorsements for the Marin Board of Supervisors. For District Four, BAPAC has endorsed incumbent Dennis Rodoni. Rodoni has experience in construction and small business. He maintains an open door and continues to show leadership that aligns with the needs of
Wednesday, March 20, 2024Expedited Arbitration Procedures for Small Claims Can Save Contractors Time and Money
Contractors and subcontractors in the commercial construction industry should consider expedited, or fast track, arbitration clauses in their construction contracts. Expedited arbitrations are meant to be a cost-saving measure for smaller claims and typically involve a shorter schedule, limited or no discovery, and a single arbitrator.Read more.
Thursday, February 01, 20242024 California Contractors License Law & Reference Book
Significant changes made to streamline book Sacramento, CA – The 2024 edition of the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) California Contractors License Law & Reference Book (Law Book) is now available. CSLB is pleased to introduce a streamlined law book that includes essential information for the California construction industry. The Law Book can be purchased directly from the publisher, or the online PDF version can be viewed or downloaded at no cost on the CSLB website. CSLB has reviewed and made
Wednesday, January 31, 2024Behind California’s new ‘tiny home’ laws, financing to boost affordable construction
Reprinted from the North Bay Business Journal dated January 8, 2024 You have full access to it - no paywall! Just click on the link to start reading.Behind California’s new ‘tiny home’ laws, financing to boost affordable construction.
Thursday, January 18, 2024Ringing in the New Year for California Employers: 5 Wage and Hour Tips to Ensure Compliance in 2024
Many of us are reviewing what we have done in the past and resolving to make certain changes for 2024. As a California employer, the process should be similar to ensure continued compliance with California’s ever-evolving wage and hour laws and the best practices for the New Year. But, unlike those gym memberships that may start gathering dust in mid-February, the below list of 5 wage and hour tips need to be resolutions that actually stick for California employers to ensure compliance in 2024:1.
Thursday, January 18, 2024Civil Rights Department Publishes Updated ''California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment'' Poster
Government Code section 12850 and related regulations require all California employers to display the “California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment” poster in a conspicuous place where employees gather. The Civil Rights Department published an updated version of this poster that includes information about protections for employees taking bereavement leave or leave for reproductive loss. It also contains information about prohibitions against discrimination based on an applicant’s use of
Tuesday, January 02, 2024CSLB Reminds Licensees of New Laws Beginning January 1, 2024
Sacramento, CA – Heading into 2024, the Contractors State License Board wants to remind licensees of new laws taking effect in the new year.SB 630 (Dodd) This bill requires CSLB licensees and applicants to provide an email address, if available, when they obtain and renew licenses. The email addresses are not subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. This bill also authorizes the Registrar to automatically reimpose license revocation when probationary conditions placed on a license are
Wednesday, December 06, 202310 New California Employment Laws Employers Should Know for the New Year
Fenwick & West LLP Governor Newsom recently signed a slew of new bills into law at the close of California’s 2023 legislative session. Of those, there are several employment-related laws that California employers should take note of. We previously reported on some of these changes, including the expansion of California’s prohibition against non-compete agreements, limits on stays of proceedings pending the appeal of a denial of a motion to compel arbitration,and the obligation for venture capital
Thursday, November 16, 2023Sword and Shield: How Contractors Can Both Use and Protect Themselves from Contractual Time Limits for Bringing Suit
Published: Common Sense Law Newsletter, November 14, 2023 Contractors often include time limits to bring claims in their contracts to prevent themselves from being dragged into litigation over projects that were completed years earlier. However, if the contract time limit is shorter than the state’s limitations for bringing the same claims, that clause may not be enforceable. States set time limits, called statutes of limitations, for bringing different kinds of claims. Statutes of limitations, however,
Monday, November 06, 2023Marin Economic Forum Introduces Partnership Program
The Marin Economic Forum provides direct value to the people of Marin by ensuring economic vitality, enabling people and businesses to thrive, increasing the quality of life, and leveraging our assets and value. MEF leads a cross-county public-private dialogue through four themes: Expertise, Leadership, Influence, and Awareness.BECOME A PARTNER IN MEF Partner members gain: Credibility with unbiased data-driven economic research and informationInformation on critical State and Local issuesConnections with
Thursday, September 21, 2023Avalanche Alert: Top 10 California Employment Bills to Watch as Legislative Session Wraps Up
California employers will want to sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and prepare themselves for the avalanche on new employment laws that may soon be coming their way. The state Legislature just completed its work for 2023 in a frenzy of last-minute activity and deal-cutting, wrapping up a session for the record books. State lawmakers considered over 2,700 bills – the most in almost two decades – including some high-profile workplace-related proposals. Governor Newsom now has until October 14 to sign or veto
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