New Court Case Changes Owner Caused Delay Claims
By Jeffrey A. Sykes and Eric C. Tausend, Farella Braun & Martel LLP
New Law Discourages Independent Contractors & Sole Proprietorships
from Ted Schwartz, Safety Manager, WWW.HRIDEAS.COM
As of January 1, 2012, a new law will be on the books which will significantly affect employers from mis-classifying employees and independent contractors. As you read on, you will find the construction employers are being specifically targeted under this law.
What Does This Law Do? The Highlights
The new law:
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of November 7, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
Some contractor licensing ‘arrangements’ are subject to change, others not so much. Learn more about how ‘limited’ some partnerships aren’t. We start with another contractor’s concern about RME’s with a ‘sole’. We also add more ‘fuel’ to the firestorm of controversy about how public agencies can structure their bids…
Oakland Chamber Calls Out Mayor, City Leadership On Occupy Oakland
By Joseph J. Haraburda, President & CEO, Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Dear Mayor Quan:
The lack of action has caused the occupy situation to speed out of control. The vandalism, business losses and general fear is NOT an acceptable condition for our great city. What is your plan?