Every year brings new laws. 2018 is no exception. The changes in 2018 will expand a general contractors’ wage liabilities of its subcontractors on private projects.
Travelers Surety has shared a white paper that explains the new law and provides suggestions on how to mitigate the new risk.
What Does this Mean for You?
If you want to dig deeper into how this might affect you and your business I’m here to help. If you need legal support, Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo have done expensive research on this matter. They have offices throughout California and are considered experts in the field of construction law. It would be my pleasure to put you in touch with them for assistance.
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GC Liability for payroll payable by subcontractors
New Wage Liability for General Contractors
Fairly informative article. However, it does not address push back by subcontractors. Also, it does not address the fact that this requirement is unreasonable and what can be done to reverse it.
Atef – Sorry I am getting back to you so late. I’m not sure if subcontractors are going to want to lobby too much on this one. They have the risk anyway, and with the new law the general contractors share in the risk. I do agree that the law is unreasonable. Unless AGC or another general contractor legislative committee takes it on, I am not sure what can be done. Let me know if you have other thoughts. Sincerely, Shawn