Capitol Update - December 17, 2021
from Mark Smith, Advocate, California
from Mark Smith, Advocate, California
from the Contractors State License Board
SACRAMENTO – As we make our way into the new year, CSLB would like to highlight some construction-related laws that will go into effect January 1, 2022.
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 You probably know it's difficult to get vehicles right now. And that's especially the case with GM and Ford. There's a total reduction in production of vehicles across the board. This is why we're really excited to be able to provide both availability and incentives on RAM vehicles during these times.  | 
News Alert:
Ninth Circuit Upholds California Ban on Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements
from SWEENEY MASON LLP
In October 2019, Governor Newsom signed AB 51, a bill prohibiting employers from requiring mandatory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. It applied to all mandatory arbitration agreements entered into or modified on or after January 1, 2020. AB 51 also imposed criminal and civil sanctions for violations of the law.

from ECO Office
Two weeks ago we sent out an inquiry to see if you’d like to participate in a basic survey of our local economy and how businesses are approaching a return to the office. Though you didn’t participate directly, we thought you might like to see an overview of the results.