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Bi-partisan California State Senate Bill to Require Prevailing Wage

Senate Bill 7 seeks to close the loophole which has allowed California's 121 charter cities to remain exempt from California's prevailing wage regulations.  The bill, largely viewed as a win for local contractors and the local labor force, has found opposition with municipalities' political representatives, who view the Bill as a further increase of the state's hold over the local government.  

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New Law Penalizes Employers for Misclassification of Employees

A new California labor code provision subjects California employers and those who provide advise to the employer to Labor Code penalties if employees are misclassified as independent contractors.  

Construction Employment Declines in 25 States

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California jobless rate rises to 12.1 percent

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California Turns To China For New Bay Bridge : NPR

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Commentary: California isn't creating jobs - KansasCity.com

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Our experience encompasses a diverse range of matters involving all aspects and phases of construction. These matters include simple claims for payment to more complex matters such as construction defects, design team errors and omissions, contractor-subcontractor disputes, mechanic’s lien and stop notice actions, and state and federal claims resolutions schemes.

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