NorCal CRT Seeks Help From Local Contractors & Suppliers
(an open letter from Don Ajamian) To my community, I wanted to bring your attention to a group I am volunteering with, NorCal CRT, that is dedicated to the Long-Term Recovery our community from the devastation experienced from the Carr and Delta Fires. The NorCal … read more
Capitol Connection #1111
With lots of rebuilding commercial and residential properties in fire-damaged areas across our state contractors from elsewhere are coming West. Others are adding to their opportunities with new classes, new entities and lots of ‘qualified’ help is needed Q: We are going to be adding a … read more
Capitol Connection #1110
Some questions ‘generally’ take longer to ask or explain than others! So, let’s start there. I will also lend a ‘hand’ on a fingerprinting problem and help ‘clean up’ a disaster-related issue on appropriate licensing in Paradise and other fire damaged communities… Q: If a … read more
GSBE Construction Update 01/30/2019
Starting January 24th Employers Face Higher OSHA Penalties Despite no federal funding, it appears that the Office of Federal Register is operational. Today, the Federal Register published the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2019. This final rule increases civil penalties the Department … read more
GSBE Construction Update 01/23/2019
State-Run Retirement Savings Plan Gets OK; Mandatory Enrollment Coming in 2020 California employers that don’t already offer a workplace retirement savings vehicle will be required to either begin offering one via the private market or provide their employees access to CalSavers, a state-run retirement savings … read more