legislation

At the request of leaders in the California construction industry, L&H has helped to partner with and launch, the California Construction Institute. CCI is a non-profit organization of diverse construction professionals working to improve the construction industry by sharing experiences, knowledge…

In September, Governor Brown signed legislation which expedites contractor claims against owners on public works projects.

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office today launched an online system for reporting labor law violations.

As a pilot program, effective January 1, 2016 and ending January 1, 2021, the state legislature has added and the Governor has approved Section 20119 to the Public Contract Code to allow the Los Angeles Unified School District to use…

Contractors advertising on Craigslist, beware. The State of California is coming after you. In September, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 315 into law. SB 315 makes several key revisions to the Business and Professions Code as it pertains to licensure for…

As most employers well know, the California Labor Code currently provides that an employer may not require an employee to work during a meal or rest period that is mandated by state law or an order of the Industrial Welfare…