Iman Reza
E-Mail: ireza@cwlawyers.com
Supervisors of Companies May Now be Held Personally Liable in Wage & Hour Cases
The Importance of Complying with California Wage and Hour Laws The California Supreme Court expanded the definition of “employer” to include supervisors who “exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions” or “suffer or permit to work” their employees (Martinez v. Combs (2010) 49 Cal.4th 35). Yes, that means supervisors of companies may now [...]
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Can Now Be Licensed California Contractors!
Based on the passing of SB 392 in 2010, the Contractors State License Board can now process applications by LLCs for contractor’s licenses. However, you should know that there are some additional requirements for an LLC to obtain a contractor’s license. For example, the LLC application must include as Personnel of Record all directors, [...]
Preliminary Notices — The Devil is in the Details
In order for a subcontractor or material supplier (who does not have a contractual relationship with a general contractor on a public works project) to collect unpaid invoices through a stop notice or payment bond, they must have served the general contractor and the owner (public agency) with a timely Preliminary 20-Day Notice (“Notice”) [1]. [...]
