Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 20, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
When a contractor finds a situation that defies understanding, who are you going to call? Over the years our readers have found answers here and learned plenty from the misfortune of others. We go in depth for our first contractor’s inquiry, and discover if your materials supplier can demand a large down payment?..
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 13, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
When a client says they will ‘take our word for it’ there is no greater compliment. With more than 30 years assisting contractors at Capitol Services we know the greatest measure of success is satisfied customers. It’s just one of the reasons contractors often come back with another question knowing they will find an answer…
Cal/OSHA urges employers to prepare for sizzling temperatures
Oakland—With heat waves predicted across many California regions over the next week, the California Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (commonly referred to as Cal/OSHA) urges all employers of outdoor workers to revisit their heat illness prevention process and their emergency response procedures to ensure they are thoroughly prepared.
The 12 Things You Need to Know about California Wage and Hour Law that can get you into Trouble
H.R. Alert / July 2012
by Larry Levy, Employee Relations Management
Did you know….?
Worker's Comp - Play By the Rules
- from the California Licensed Contractor, Contractors State License Board, Summer 2012
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 6, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
Like the timber wolf that has been in the news looking for new territory across the borders of Oregon and California, contractors across the west are also looking for opportunity in new places. For contractors with longer reach, knowing the variations in license law can make the difference between success and failure. We share some of the problems and some of the ‘profit’ in working across state lines…
SACRAMENTO UPDATE - August 10, 2012
from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate for the Golden State Builders Exchanges
Safety First - Sound Advice to Sleep On
New research shows that workers are not only getting less sleep than they should, they’re getting less than they used to. In 2005, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) estimated that overall U.S. adults are sleeping an average of 6.9 hours a night.
Sleep deprivation is becoming more prevalent due to the ever-increasing demands of personal and professional work life. People work all day and in the evening, they take more time to enjoy television, watch movies, or participate in other social activities.