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Starting January 2025, SB-988 requires contractors hiring subcontractors to provide a written contract before work begins. This law boosts protections for subcontractors, similar to W-2 employees. Read this article to learn more about how this may affect your business.
Upcoming updates and changes to construction legislature and law will affect California contractors in 2025. Read this article to learn more about some of the more impactful changes ahead.
Advertising mistakes can cost you your contractor license. The CSLB requires contractors to adhere to specific guidelines in all advertising—violations can lead to fines or suspension, so knowing the rules is crucial to protect your business.
A recent update to California Business and Professions Code §7048, effective September 14th, 2024, raises the project limit for handymen from $500 to $1,000 in total construction costs.
Starting January 1st, 2026, the Contractor State License Board will require all licensed contractors to hold a valid workers' comp insurance policy to keep their license active. Jet has detailed out why this change is happening and tips you can follow to prepare for the updated license requirements.
For a mechanics lien filed by a subcontractor or a vendor to be considered valid, a preliminary notice must be given to the homeowner on or 20 days after a project has started.
