We often hear from people looking for a ‘short cut’ in obtaining a contractor’s license. Sometimes our expertise finds a quicker route, but often just doing the right thing is the contractor’s best choice. In the current economy people are looking for alternatives to get back to work and contracting is sometimes a choice for that…
Better to ‘light a candle than curse the darkness comes to mind’ as we spotlight a couple of ‘general’ questions on solar system contracting. Another contractor helps remind us of the rules in California for Responsible Managing Employees (or RME’s)… Q: We’re a class “A” contractor, and have some interest in expanding into the solar energy…
We ‘whet’ your appetite for answers with an unusual inquiry that starts with a cruise up the California coast. We turn a contractor 180-degrees after getting some bad direction but our final contractor’s problem won’t be solved despite a positive answer… Q: We’re an out-of-state corporation that will be doing contracting work on a cruise…
Doing something is different than watching it being done. This is especially true for contractors hoping to use ‘experience’ in obtaining or upgrading a license. We go for ‘broke’ in helping answer another contractor, before ‘signing’ off our last inquiry in this Capitol Connection… Q: I currently have a sole owner “B” license that’s been…
We will ‘color outside the lines’ in this Capitol Connection, crossing the borderlines for the state and nation. A contractor will learn he has crossed another ‘line’ in pursuing work with his present license class, but first we share an unfortunate reality with a contractor who wants to ‘line up’ a new license despite problems with…
Winning or losing in a court case often depends on getting the best information before going to trial. While most of our questions come from contractors, we also often work with attorneys; researching license law, CSLB practices or providing expert testimony. We start with a lawyer’s question and swear to tell the truth, the whole truth,…
How a business or government agency got to where they are today is often called ‘institutional memory’ based on the recall of those who were there when these decisions were made. A recent call from a contractor regarding ‘specialty license classes’ sent me to ‘history’ class in finding an answer. Knowing how and where to look…
When is a worker an employee? For contractors the question is critical to doing business legally in California. Another corporate contractor is hoping to ‘change horses’ now that LLC licenses are a reality. For those with the “A” we take a look “C” at what specialties you might also perform… Q: First thank you so much…
Despite what a contractor may believe is the right direction, misinformation about their contractor’s license can often lead to a ‘dead end’. Like the ‘GPS’ of contractor’s licensing law we can help you get to your destination. Another contractor needs expert ‘directions’ to Nevada… Q: I have some work opportunities coming up, but need…