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?
W. Contra Costa School District Seeks Licensed Contractors
On June 3, 2009, the Board of Education of the West Contra Costa Unified School District approved Resolution 90-0809. The resolution places the District under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. Under Section 22036/of the act, the District is inviting all licensed contractors to submit the name of their firm to the District for inclusion on its list of qualified bidders for the following calendar year (2012).
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of October, 24, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
With tax revenues down and budget cuts across the board State government is targeting the ‘underground’ economy as a top law enforcement priority. Contractors just want a level playing field whether the market is rising or falling…
According to CSLB Registrar Steve Sands, “unlicensed illegal activities that put homeowners at risk and puts those who follow state laws at a competitive disadvantage will not be tolerated”. Contractors can also do a lot to help.
Public Works Cannot Collect On Oral Authorization
By Sam K. Abdulaziz & Kenneth S. Grossbart,Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman