Does An Arbitration Provision In An Agreement Automatically Require Arbitration of Statutory Wage Claims?
By Sam Abdulaziz, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
Contractor Clips - unlicensed contractors feel the sting
from Steve Sands, Registrar, Contractors State License Board
February 9, 2010
Good news, bad news
Eureka Times-Standard
2/8/10
To unlicensed and dishonest contractors, who take advantage of people's need in times of crises to make money off hard luck. While to some, the recent state sting operation to find such contractors may have seemed like overkill, such efforts may have saved you or people you know and love thousands of dollars for shoddy work, performed by people not qualified in the first place.
Sacramento Update
from J. Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate for the Golden State Builders Exchanges
University of California – Design and Construction - Annual Announcement 2010
This annual announcement is intended to result in the identification of persons and firms which are interested in pursuing contracts to perform the below types of services for the named projects. This annual announcement may result in the award of contracts to multiple consultants at each University campus or facility office.
Federal Budget Boosts Labor Department Funds to Increase Workplace Safety Inspections
from Ted Schwartz, Safety/Training Manager, HR Ideas
President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget would boost spending to combat workers safety issues and the protection of workers in the workplace amongst other priorities. These budget consideration will not only increase the federal government’s oversight of labor violations but also put more OSHA inspectors in the field. Separate legislation is currently being considered to in some cases, almost double OSHA fines.
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
When your company holds multiple licenses which one do you use to bid a job? If you choose incorrectly another contractor will likely find reason to protest the award. Visit the CSLB and meet the newest Board members…
Mere Removal or Demolition of Buildings Entitles Party to Mechanic’s Lien Suit
By David W. Floren, Esq.
My annual drive to Yosemite National Park from the San Francisco Bay Area takes me through a place called Chinese Camp in Tuolemne County. Chinese Camp was a mining town back in 1849 and now is called a “census-designated place” with a population of less than 200. As I found out, no place is too small for a mechanic’s lien dispute.
Injury / Illness Summary Must Be Posted Starting Feb. 1
Is my company required to post the Form 300 beginning February 1?
If your company had 10 or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year, your company does not need to keep Cal/OSHA injury and illness records.
This exemption also applies if your company’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is included in Table 1 of Article 2 of the regulations adopted by California’s Division of Labor Statistics and Research and enforced by Cal/OSHA.
Sacramento Update
From Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate, Golden State Builders Exchanges
Building Standards Commission Passes Green Building Code
BART Board Awards Oakland Airport Connector
The struggling Bay Area economy received a big boost thanks to the BART Board, whose historic vote on December 10, 2009, means BART customers will finally have a swift, world-class train-to-plane connection between the Coliseum BART Station and the Oakland Airport.