There are over 1,100 public agencies that participate in the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting, a state act that allows agencies to informally bid projects. Informal bidding does not require formal advertising. Instead, the agency may elect to maintain a…
By Bruce Rudman of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman The Legislature recently passed a bill (SB 486) which becomes effective January 1, 2018, and which adds another disciplinary tool to the Contractors’ Board. We believe this took is actually a huge benefit to…
Below is an A – Z primer on what happens when a Cal/OSHA inspector reports to a job site to conduct an inspection. Regulatory background The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency has administered the…
AB 1701 was a top priority of California building trade unions and perhaps the most contentious industry measure of 2017. While we worked diligently to try and improve the measure to limit its impact on quality union subcontractors, future litigation…
On Nov. 16, Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, joined with House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act to help address the pension crisis affecting retirees nationwide….
By Kenneth S. Grossbart of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman Let us start off with once again reminding everyone how important a written construction contract is, regardless of the amount of the contract, or who the contract is with. The written contract…
We will soon be issuing a comprehensive “End of Year” legislative report on the new California laws impacting the construction industry and taking effect in the new year, but we wanted to provide some initial information on several employer specific…
This quarter, familiarize yourself with some safety issues that could directly affect you and your employees. Below are six current safety concerns like heat effects, respirable crystalline silica, and other regulations you should be aware of. RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA At…
Please remember that in 2016 California passed legislation to increase the State minimum wage to $15 per hour over time. Under the provisions of that law, California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2018 to $11 per hour for…
BY: Ronald W. Novotny When can an employer be liable for failing to prevent a sexual assault or rape of an employee? The California Court of Appeal in the recent case of M.F. v. Pacific Pearl Hotel Management, LLC (D070150, FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT,…
