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DIR Continues To "Lean" On Unlawful Contractors


SACRAMENTO, CA,. The California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors (CALPASC), representing hundreds of contractors, applauded the announcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to implement a mechanics’ lien to recover nearly a quarter of a million dollars in unpaid wages for 31 construction workers at a Northern California project extending from January through May 2013.

Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 2, 2013


By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

I have heard that ‘timing is everything’ in humor, but it is no joke when deciding on making changes in your contractor’s licensing as our first question illustrates. Timing is again the issue in our second question, but the answer goes well beyond his immediate need. Anyone with, or hoping to obtain, an LLC license will find good news in new legislation signed by the Governor… 

Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 19, 2013


By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

Understanding the complex web of paperwork that is required of contractor’s isn’t easy. But, like a ‘house of cards’ when one piece of paper is ‘pulled from the deck’ the whole structure can fall. Who will take over your contracting business when you decide to retire? If it’s family there’s a waiver for that…

State Fund Expands Videos Available on YouTube


State Fund places a high priority on workplace safety and training programs. Our many industry-leading safety resources can help prevent injuries, and protect California employers and workers.

Last year, State Fund launched a YouTube channel, making State Fund-produced safety videos available for streaming online. Now, we have increased the size of our library by posting additional titles, both safety and business-related.

Felony, Fines and Jail - The Story of Workers Comp Fraud

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