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Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of February 4, 2013


By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
 
A California contractor has a ‘scary’ offer that unlike those made by the ‘Godfather’ he can refuse.  We often assist attorneys and industry execs with research and explanation of how contractor’s regulations work. This time the lesson is one everyone can benefit from learning, before it costs you dearly…
 

Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of January 28, 2013


By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
 
We speak volumes of words to each other each day, but one word makes all the difference when written into contractor’s regulations. It’s been a whirlwind of change as contractors nail down the benefits of operating under the new LLC (Limited Liability Company) rules now available in California…
 

Employers OSHA 300 Forms Due Feb. 1


From the State Compensation Insurance Fund

All covered employers must post their 2012 annual summary by Feb. 1, 2013. You can download the form from OSHA’s Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Forms Web page.

Form 300A reports an employer’s total number of deaths, missed workdays, job transfers or restrictions, and injuries and illnesses as recorded on Form 300. It also includes the number of workers and the hours they worked for the year.

SAFETY: Dealing with Workplace Distractions



From Safety News, State Compensation Insurance Fund, January 2013

In many work situations, distractions and interruptions are unavoidable. Some distractions can even lead to workplace injuries. However, many of these incidences can be controlled or prevented. Regardless of the distraction, your first priority should be to keep your mind and your focus on your safety and the safety of others, and then focus on the task at hand.

Prompt Payment Penalties Overview


By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart

There have been a few cases in the past few years that affect the Prompt Pay Laws.  The cases really do not support the application of prompt pay penalties except where there is absolutely no dispute over the unpaid amount due or the work. We often hear of contractors claiming they are entitled to 24% on unpaid balances because of these laws and usually their position is contrary to the law.  Thus, we thought it was important to give an overview of where these laws are today.
 

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