Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 21, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Sometimes roads are easy, sometimes they need work and others are just rough. In making all the complex ‘wheels’ in government click together, a ‘bump’ in the ‘road’ of interpretation can sometimes knock it out of whack. That leads to some need for repairs, as all General Engineering companies know, the parts must mesh together for everyone to get the job done. With this ‘wrenching’ clarification we set straight a ‘bump’ that rattled parts of the industry across the state! …
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 14, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
A contractor outside the Golden State wants to wear three ‘hats’ at once and that’s okay. Unlike some people might suggest, sometimes you just won’t get a ‘second’ chance, without starting over from scratch. We also find inspiration in an aspiring contractor who learns that when ‘there is a will, there is a way’ and expert assistance to help reach your goal…
Estate Planning: A Call to Action
DO IT FOR THOSE YOU LOVE
Forgive me for preaching, but…
You NEED a Plan! If not for yourself, for those you love.
You NEED to give instructions for if and when you are disabled by Alzheimer’s or otherwise and for end of life decisions. If not for you, for those you love.
You NEED to organize your papers, passwords and other information so your family has easier access during a time of stress, grief and crisis. If not for you, for those you love
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 7, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Can you walk right in, sit right down and take the license exam? A General wants to get off the ‘asphalt’ and set up a ‘concrete’ detour, while a handyman walks the line, only occasionally running over the rules…
Company Hit with Largest I-9 Paperwork Penalties to Date
By Roy Maurer, 8/3/2015, Society of Human Resource Management
Failure to thoroughly complete form I-9 paperwork has led to a fine of $605,250—the largest amount ever ordered—for an events-planning company, serving as a reminder that employers need to be taking I-9 compliance very seriously.
On July 8, 2015, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), which has jurisdiction to review civil penalties for I-9 violations, ordered Hartmann Studios to pay the fine for mo