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From HR Ideas, Inc.

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an updated I-9 form. The new form should be used for new hires, effective immediately.

What is the Form I-9? What is the purpose of it?

The Form I-9 is a document used to verify the identity and employment authorization of each new employee hired after November 6, 1986, to work in the United States of America. The verification includes both citizens and non-citizens.

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Like The Professor and Sherman from those old cartoon reruns, we fire up the ‘way back’ machine for a contractor’s question. A couple of contractors who’ve reached their ‘boiling point’ on bids need a short answer, and a long one. A General discovers they can play, but not get in the ‘pool’ alone…
 

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

Anyone can read the law. Knowing how it’s being applied, what interpretation is being followed and any exceptions is what makes you an expert, and our first contractor needs one. Another finds that his situation is not as bad as he might have first thought as we clarify contractor law to help remedy his problem…

by John P. McGill

On private works projects the contractor has a very powerful right that can be used to at least contest non-payment, if not actually assure the payment is made: the Mechanics Lien.  In California, the Mechanics Lien right is constitutional, unlike other states where the right is only statutory. Having it in the Constitution means that the courts take it very seriously and the rights the Lien secures are significant and important and are not easily compromised or ignored.

Take advantage of the Statewide Safety Expo. There is never a better value or opportunity to get comprehensive safety information and training and it happens only once a year!

By Kenneth S. Grossbart, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman