California DIR Takes Aim at Public Works Construction Sites – Construction Employers Should Review Workplace Safety Compliance

Sean Paisan and Sierra Vierra | Jackson Lewis The Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) has announced an initiative to inspect publicly funded construction sites to ensure employers provide worker’s compensation and follow labor laws, including workplace health and safety requirements. With this new focus, construction employers who work on public works projects… Continue reading California DIR Takes Aim at Public Works Construction Sites – Construction Employers Should Review Workplace Safety Compliance

Federal Miller Act Payment Bond Claim: Who Gets Paid and Who Does Not? What Are the Deadlines?

William L. Porter | Porter Law Group When working on federal public works construction projects there are no Stop Payment Notice or Mechanics Lien remedies available to protect subcontractors’ and suppliers’ right to payment. Instead, unpaid subcontractors and suppliers must resort to making a claim for payment under a federal law known as the AMiller… Continue reading Federal Miller Act Payment Bond Claim: Who Gets Paid and Who Does Not? What Are the Deadlines?

DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects

Garret Murai  | California Construction Law Blog | July 9, 2014 The California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) has announced the launch of a new registration program for public works projects authorized by Senate Bill 854, which was signed into law on June 20, 2014, and became effective immediately. In a press release issued by the DIR,… Continue reading DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects

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