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Friday, September 27, 2024Applied for a Permit in Marin? Take a 3 Minute Survey!
Can you Help Improve Permitting in Marin?Take ~ 3 minutes for a QUICK anonymous survey. The Marin Builders Association is moving forward with Phase III of the Permit Improvement Program by asking for contractors, architects and homeowners who have applied for a permit in the County of Marin to complete a brief survey. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/AUop3Wz/comPIP3This phase of the program will result in actionable recommendations to improve the overall customer experience. Please feel free
Wednesday, September 18, 2024Builders Association Political Action Committee (BAPAC) Makes Endorsements for 2024 November Election
San Rafael, CA - The Marin Builders Association Political Action Committee is proud to announce the November 2024 election endorsements. Members of the BAPAC met in September and unanimously voted to support the following candidates and Marin County measures. “The Marin Builders Association PAC is extremely proud to endorse these candidates and measures. Over the years MBA has worked with these individuals to create more development opportunities that drive economic vitality throughout the
Thursday, September 12, 2024Consumer-Driven Health Plans: HSAs and HRAs
In today’s complex healthcare landscape, navigating the financial aspects of healthcare can be daunting for both employers and employees. It’s crucial to explore effective tools that can help manage these expenses while providing flexibility and control over healthcare decisions. Two tools are Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These accounts offer significant financial benefits and play a vital role in supporting comprehensive healthcare strategy.Understanding HRAs
Wednesday, August 07, 2024The Future of Home Insurance May Rely on Fire Smart Building
Earlier in July 2024, the New York Times published an article highlighting the collaboration of researchers at the Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and insurance agencies, who are grappling with escalating losses due to the magnitude of wildfires across the West. The research emphasizes the role of a home's design features to withstand wildfire by focusing on key areas of home ignition risk: near-home landscaping, and the building’s materials and design often referred to as home
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
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
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Contractors with No Employees Face New Workers' Compensation Requirement
A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a firm with only an owner and no employees is not required to carry workers’ comp coverage, those workers would