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Almost All LLC License Applications Rejected – Why?

Since the first of this year, CSLB's Licensing division has processed about three dozen limited liability company (LLC) license applications; to date, five licenses have been issued. This business classification became authorized to hold a California contractor license beginning January 1, 2012. Cau…Read More
Don’t Falsify Experience to Add A Trade Classification it Could Cost Your Your License

Thinking about falsifying experience when applying to add a trade classification to their license? Don't do it the CSLB is checking. State law requires four years of journey-level experience (some of which can be substituted by education) in the licensure classification that you are seeking to add. …Read More
RMO or RME – It is Your Responsibility!

If you are the qualifying member of a construction business, you and your licenses will be held accountable for all activity and any violations committed by other members of the license. As the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO), Responsible Managing Employee (RME), or Qualifying Partner for a contr…Read More
CSLB Issues LLC Licenses and Rejects Many Application – What to Know Why?

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issued the first state contractor license to a limited liability company (LLC) on January 19, 2012, as part of the new business type that became eligible for licensure following the passage of Senate Bill 392 in 2010. The recip…Read More
CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers Unlicensed, uninsured construction activity targeted during two-day undercover operation

Contractors - if you are contracting without a license, asking for more than $1,000 as a deposit or not carrying workers compensation Insurance you better be aware that the Contractors State License Board is looking to send you to Court and pay heavy fines! SACRAMENTO – Most of the 21 individuals …Read More
Wilfull Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors – New CSLB Law

Senate Bill 459 authorizes the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to issue fines for the willful misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and requires the agency to notify CSLB of violators who are licensees. The legislation also requires the board to initiate actions against s…Read More
Be Ready to Recertify: Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage or Exemption Required with Each License Renewal

As part of CSLB's ongoing effort to level the playing field for licensees who comply with workers' compensation insurance laws, the Board this year sponsored a pair of bills that became law: Assembly Bills 397 and 878. Starting January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill 397 requires a contractor who has certifi…Read More
Limited Liability Companies Licensing – What you need to Know

Limited Liability Company Licensing Begins in Late December Limited liability companies (LLCs) will be able to apply for a CSLB license by January 1, 2012, as required by 2010 state legislation. The passage of Senate Bill 392 authorized CSLB to issue contractor licenses to LLCs. CSLB's licensing and…Read More
Mechanics’ Lien Proof of Service Affidavit Clarified

Assembly Bill 456 (Chapter 673, amends sections 3084 and 8416 of the Civil Code) clarifies that the proof of service affidavit that must accompany a mechanic's lien filing to validate the lien must show the name of the property owner and the title or capacity in which the person or entity was served…Read More
Requiring Payment of Referral Fees is Prohibited

No matter what you call it-a referral fee, incentive, inducement, or kick-back, any time a fee is requested or required for referring contracting work, a state law is being violated and you risk having disciplinary action taken against your license. CSLB is aware that referral fees in the disaster r…Read More

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Almost All LLC License Applications Rejected – Why?

Don’t Falsify Experience to Add A Trade Classification it Could Cost Your Your License

RMO or RME – It is Your Responsibility!

CSLB Issues LLC Licenses and Rejects Many Application – What to Know Why?

CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers Unlicensed, uninsured construction activity targeted during two-day undercover operation

Wilfull Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors – New CSLB Law

Be Ready to Recertify: Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage or Exemption Required with Each License Renewal

Limited Liability Companies Licensing – What you need to Know

Mechanics’ Lien Proof of Service Affidavit Clarified

Requiring Payment of Referral Fees is Prohibited

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