On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. Called “the first consumer privacy act in the country” by local legislators, this new law extends protections to the data consumers provide businesses. California lawmakers and tech companies have debated the specifics of the CCPA for nearly a year. In June 2020, after three rounds of revision,…[...]

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Day laborers make up a significant portion of California’s workforce. Groups of these individuals wait outside home improvement stores, construction staging sites and Day Labor Centers. Contractors and homeowners come through to hire people to contribute to contract work, landscaping and home improvement projects. Many employers may not understand that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects these workers under…[...]

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In January 2020, California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect. This new law dramatically changed the way California businesses are required to classify independent contractors. Intended to target ride-share companies Lyft and Uber, legislators hoped the bill would force employers to provide these “gig workers” higher wages, increased job security and health benefits. The law has been resoundingly…[...]

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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 don’t mesh well with your other employees. As a business owner,…[...]

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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 construction projects, contractors run into these disputes either during or after the job: Contract misunderstanding: Though both parties agree…[...]

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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, contractors must deal with frequent litigation over contract disputes or errors. Thankfully, many states in the U.S. attempt to reduce the volume of these…[...]

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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 stance on things like anti-discrimination. In today’s political and cultural climate, specificity is necessary. Here are eight…[...]

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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 lucrative jobs, the federal government is required to employ a highly regulated sealed bidding process. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) oversees the sealed bidding process, ensuring…[...]

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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 handful of gigantic conglomerates. Many companies hold regional monopolies, leaving buyers few options when searching for a good deal. Clients of these huge companies are…[...]

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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 both parties collect information and evidence to prove their claims and/or disprove the other party’s claims. This evidence often…[...]

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