Kevin Leipsic

FTC Complaint alleges HomeAdvisor misled contractors about leads – Who’s Surprised?

Homeowners are looking for skilled home repair professionals. Service providers – plumbers, remodelers, landscapers, etc. – are looking for customers. That match used to happen through word of mouth or perhaps a sign on a community bulletin board. Now companies like HomeAdvisor collect information about homeowners and then sell those leads to service providers. But an […]

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Important Reasons Why You Should Consider Incorporating Your Business as a California Contractor

Why should you, a construction business owner, consider incorporation? Oftentimes, people believe the default to be sole proprietorship. So, why should a construction professional look into incorporation? What are the benefits? Anyone who goes into business should incorporate, but this is especially the case for those in the construction business. Because of the many ways

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What is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and How to I Start One?

Before we jump into what an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is and why it is required by law, we want to let you know that we are here to help if you do not have these programs in place yet. We can provide you with IIPP templates that you can use to get

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What does ‘Waiver of Subrogation’ mean?

Before we can understand what a waiver of subrogation is, we should first discuss the rights of subrogation. What does subrogate even mean? Subrogation refers to one party stepping into the shoes of another party and assuming the second party’s rights and responsibilities. It essentially allows one party to take the place of another and is extremely

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LLC Employee/Worker Bonds – What Are They & How Much do they cost?

What Is an LLC Employee/Worker Bond? The $100,000 LLC employee/worker bond is required for all contractors in California with a business entity registered as an LLC (Limited Liability Company).   An LLC employee/worker bond serves those employed by an LLC construction business in the event they are not compensated properly for performed work including wages,

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CA Contractors State License Board Increasing Fees as of January 1, 2022

The CA Contractors Board is increasing their fees for most of their applications and renewals. Of note, they are increasing renewal fees for Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures, while Sole Ownerships retain the same renewal fee except for inactive renewals. The renewal fee schedule is listed below: Sole Ownerships Active License – (on or

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