When you hire someone new, it can be difficult to know how things will work out. Some employees are fabulous – hardworking, smart and get along well with your team. Others, not so much all the time. Maybe they aren’t so great at following rules and directions, or they...
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What are the most common construction disputes?
Most construction contractors are very with client disputes. With so many people involved in every project, some contractors may feel like every job comes with legal disputes. What are the most common causes of disputes? 5 CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES TO LOOK OUT FOR Among...
How California law protects contractors from lawsuits
Construction contractors face professional challenges every day. Between client relations, workers, suppliers, vendors, building inspectors and a different workplace with every new job, contractors must satisfy a wide range of demands at once. To complicate matters,...
8 things that might be missing from your employee handbook
The employee handbook is not only a guide for employees, but also your legal protection against future issues with any of your company’s policies. It’s important to clearly delineate your company’s stance on employment matters and also go beyond taking a generic legal...
Securing government contracts through sealed bidding
The federal government awards billions of dollars every year in construction contracts. These projects cover everything from constructing government buildings to improving infrastructure to even classified jobs. To maintain fairness and impartiality in rewarding these...
Tips for negotiating with powerful suppliers
California businesses, especially those in construction, understand the influence that powerful suppliers wield over the industry. These once-competitive fields supported dozens of different suppliers, but after decades of business, they have since consolidated into a...
When can business owners object to a discovery request?
Litigation can be time-consuming, expensive and stressful for business owners. While it is not always possible to avoid litigation, a party might be able to reach settlements during the discovery phase of litigation. WHAT IS DISCOVERY? Discovery is the process where...
When should a contract have a survival clause?
Business contracts do not last forever. Many of them include a specific date when the contract ends, whether it is an employment contract or part of a partnership agreement. However, terminating the terms of a contract is not always in the best interest of the...
Discrimination cases could become a main concern for employers
The year 2019 brought many changes to California employment laws. From new sexual harassment training regulations to the ABC Test for independent contractors, employers all across the state had to move fast to comply with these new laws to avoid lawsuits. However, yet...
Should business owners keep secrets?
While managing employees, you have likely distinguished between two diametrically-opposing mindsets. Some show up consistently and do what you ask them to do, without question. And others seek, and potentially require, further understanding about your business...