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E Bulletin 011810
E Bulletin 011810
Contractors
By David Kalb, President of
Capitol Services, Inc.
CSL # 921590
Can you give me an idea as to whether or not there would
be any negative impact to my new license or in keeping
my sole owner license alive? Thank you in advance for
your help and keep up the good work.
A: Thank you for your kind words and for reading the
column. If this old corporate license is never going to be
used again, I would recommend filing a "License
Cancellation Request Form" with the CSLB. In most
instances this would require the signature of two officers;
however, as the only remaining officer, your signature
should be sufficient. As an alternative, I do not see any OPEN
problem disassociating from the license; however, you 8:30-5:00
would not be able to make any changes or adjustments M-F
should you change your mind.
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typically end our conversation with either: “Why didn’t
they tell me” or “I just wasted hundreds of dollars”.
‘Caveat Emptor’, or buyers beware.
The employer has the right to schedule vacations. Labor Code Section 227.3 provides, in brief, that vacation is
vested and requires unused vacation to be cashed out at termination. Further, there can be no forfeiture, such as
a “use it or lose it” policy. The employer does have the right to manage the vacation program by setting vacation
dates.
Dale Louton
Senior Helpline The Labor Code section states the following:
Consultant
“Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contract of employment or employer policy provides
for paid vacations, and an employee is terminated without having taken off his vested vacation time, all vested vacation shall be
paid to him as wages at his final rate in accordance with such contract of employment or employer policy respecting eligibility or
time served; provided, however, that an employment contract or employer policy shall not provide for forfeiture of vested vacation
time upon termination. The Labor Commissioner or a designated representative, in the resolution of any dispute with regard to
vested vacation time, shall apply the principles of equity and fairness.”
One suggestion is to send out requests around the first of the year, giving the employees two choices of dates and make it clear
that in any case of conflict, seniority or any non-discriminatory method will be used to determine who gets their preference. Also
make it clear that company needs will prevail.
If an employee fails to respond, the company has the right to assign vacation dates. Managing vacation programs in this manner
will help to alleviate end-of-the-year problems and high vacation balances.
Exempt employees can be required only to take vacation in full week increments. The State Labor Commissioner takes the
position that exempt employees should be given at least 90 days notice of mandatory vacation. Exempt employees can voluntarily
take vacation for shorter periods without notice with employer approval, however.
Exemptions
Employees may have been scheduled for vacation, but events occur such as Pregnancy Disability Leave, Family Medical Leave
Act, California Family Rights Act and Paid Family Leave. Depending on the timing, this could affect vacation schedules. These
acts have to be complied with.
Chapter 17 in the 2010 California Labor Law Digest from the California Chamber of Commerce covers vacations, holidays and
paid time off. This information is also online at HRCalifornia.com.
License # 310626
Engineering Contractors
Joe Imel
Owner
Total Documents: 5
Tel: 530-265-6938
Fax: 530-265-3647
Hardwood, Tile & Stone Center
P.O. Box 822
Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: 530.432.8945 • Fax: 530.432.5876 • SCL#760806
www.canddconstruction.com
Gateway Center • 10169 Commercial Avenue • Penn Valley, CA 95946
www.imelflooring.com
CCL # 819680
APPLICATIONS PROCESSED
New Construction
Tenant Improvements
Robinson Enterprises, Inc.
Restaurants & School Facilities 293 Lower Grass Valley Road
Office Buildings & Retail Stores Nevada City, CA 95959
Medical/Dental Offices (530) 265-5844
Service Conversions
CAD Design Build Capability 24 Hour Cardlock Fueling Facility
Maintenance & Repairs
PO Box 293464
Sacramento, CA
UST Removals - Environmental Excavation
530-274-9566 Tel.
916-386-1359 fax
Land Clearing - Mine Tailing Assessment
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License # 653669
Equipment Rental – Haz-Mat Certified
Standing Timber Purchased
SCL #322436 A/Haz
Since 1984
24-Hour Monitored
Burglar & Fire Alarms
CL558591 272-4646 ACO 03082
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Total Documents: 6
Since 1974
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SCL #283702
SCL #283702 Dave Molitor
Dave Molitor Todd Molitor Kent Molitor
Kent Molitor (530) 432-3316
Todd Molitor (530) 432-3316
Nevada County Contractors' Association, Inc. Residential and Local Plans 1/14/2010
1/13 @ 9 am: Pre bid site tour: District's Timber Ridge Tanks in Nevada
County, contact: Keane Sommers: 530-271-6864
Bidders: Phone # Fax #
Aero West Engineering 530-269-1050 530-269-2953
Hansen Bros. 530-273-3381 530-272-5401
Pronesti Excavation Inc. 916-652-5832 916-652-2347
Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc. 530-346-8150 530-346-6120
Marques Pipeline 916-923-3434 916-929-5532
Gabe Mendez, Inc. 916-663-3372 916-663-1478
T & S Construction Co., Inc. 916-381-3052 916-387-1861
Seghezzi Enterprises 530-272-7533 530-273-4780
Freed Excavating Inc. 530-885-9811 530-885-5241
C & D Contractors 530-265-6938 530-265-3647
Western Water Constructors, Inc. 707-540-9640 707-540-9641
Fletcher's Plumbing & Constructing 530-673-2489 530-673-1317
R.J. Miles Co. (530) 346-229 (530) 346-827
Gray Electric (530) 273-068 (530) 273-841
Albanese Welding (530) 477-153 (530) 477-153
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MAC
131 Mill Street
1106
Grass Valley, CA 95945
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BELLA TUSCANY PIPELINE & TANK SITE Wednesday, February 03, 2010
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT JAMIE DRIVE
Owner: Placer County Water Agency 530-823-4886
AND BLEVIN ROAD
Bid Date: 1/28/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626
Location: Auburn Plan # 87303
Bid Date: 2/3/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Contract #: 2009-12
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87305
Engineers Estimate: $600000 to $600000
Contract #: 08-22
Scope: Construction and completion of approximately 2,633 lineal feet of
12-inch diameter water line, valves water service, fire hydrant assemblies, Engineers Estimate:
air and vacuum release valve assemblies, blowoff valve assembly, Scope: Reconstruction of Jamie Drive from Blevin Blvd to Northfield Drive
aggregate base road, and related work. and the reconstruction of the East side of Blevin Road from Butte Vista
(2)Tank site improvements-construction and completion of chain link Elementary to Jamie Drive.
fenceand gates, asphalt concrete pavement for the accessroad,
landscaping, gunite slope protection and ditch lining, rock rip-rap, drainage NEW! WARREN PARK PHASE 2
improvements, segmental block retaining wall, electrical and telephone Owner: City of Sacramento- Parks and Recreation 916-808-8529
services ,photovoltaic power system, radio antenna system, electrical Bid Date: 2/3/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
conduits and wiring, grounding system, control panels and enclosures and
related work. Project contact: Bill Charpier 916-803-8327 Location: Sacramento Plan # 87330
Contract #: L19173000
09/10 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Engineers Estimate: $435931 to $477798
Owner: Consumnes Community Services District 916-405-5337
Scope: Contact, Dennis Day, P.M., 916-808-7633. Developing the second
Bid Date: 1/28/2010 9:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 phase, of Warren Park. The improvements will consist of demolition,
Location: Elk Grove Plan # 87314 grading, irrigation system, landscaping, concrete walkways and curbs,
asphalt seal-coat, skate park, tot lot play equipment, soccer goals, fencing
Contract #: PC-10-02
modifications and site furniture.
Engineers Estimate:
Scope: Removal and replacement of damaged sidewalk at various Thursday, February 04, 2010
locations throughout the District. Project Manager: Sheri Noblett 916-405-
5337, sherinoblett@csdparks.com
FORCUM AVENUE AND BELL AVENUE ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
Agency
DOT 03-3M3504 REPLACE JOINT SEALS, REPLACE
PCC, APPLY METHACRYLATE. Bid Date: 2/4/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133 Location: Plan # 87248
Prebid: MAND 1/14 @ 1:30 pm Contract #: 4049
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Engineers Estimate: $2200000 to $2500000
Location: Sac & Yolo Counties Plan # 87308
Scope: Concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, ADA compliant sidewalk
Contract #: 03-3M3504
ramps, driveway reconstruction, roadway excavation, paving, striping,
Engineers Estimate: $2300000 to $2300000 roadside signs, drainage pipes, drainage inlets and manholes, imported
Scope: Replace joint seals, replace PCC, apply methacrylate topsoil, new street lighting, installation of landscaping and irrigation
systems and all work per plans and specs. Pre Bid Meeting: MClellan
DOT 02-1E8304 THIN BLANKET OVERLAY Business Park, Contact: Kent Craney 916-764-9923
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
PARKING LOT LIGHTING RELAMP/BALLAST
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Owner: Department of Motor Vehicles 916-657-7822
Location: near Doyle Plan # 87309
Bid Date: 2/4/2010 1:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Contract #: 02-1E8304
Location: Placerville Plan # 87313
Engineers Estimate:
Prebid: MAND 1/14 @ 10 am Contract #: 09-392
Engineers Estimate:
DMCE
Scope: Contact, Julie Phang, 916-657-8345. Parking lot relamp/ballast at
Inc.
NEW! LUTHER PASS PUMP STATION STANDBY POWER Thursday, February 18, 2010
GENERATOR FACILITY PROJECT
NEW! CRESTVIEW DRIVE CULVERT IMPROVEMENT
Owner: South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District 530-544-6474
PROJECT
Bid Date: 2/11/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
Location: S. Lake Tahoe Plan # 87333 Agency
Prebid: MAND Tues 1/26 @ 2pm Bid Date: 2/18/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Engineers Estimate:
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87331
Scope: The work to be performed consists of: installation and
Contract #: 4018
maintenance of erosion control measures and other required BMPs;
excavation and over excavation including slope stabilization, Engineers Estimate: $183000 to $183000
dewatering,handling, stockpiling and disposal of excess material; Scope: Contact: David Bolen 916-874-8645. Installing approx. 58 l.ft. of
installation and maintenance of shoring and soil stabilization for worker 6'x3' reinforced concrete box storm drain pipe, removing & replacing 86
safety; removal and relocation of an existing trailer-mounted 1,200 kW l.ft. of concrete channel lining, installing two headwalls, clearing &
generator system for temporary service, construct temporary electrical and grubbing, removing & replacing curb, gutter, & sidewalk, asphalt concrete,
fuel connections, construct temporary pad, guard posts and spill & fencing.
containment; demolish and dispose of existing trailer and all facilities
contained therein at end of standby power temporary service; demolish Thursday, February 25, 2010
and remove abandoned septic tank and leach field lines; demolish and
reconstruct underground sanitary sewer, industrial waste line and
NEW! LLOYD LANE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
telephone utilities, and demolish and shutoff gas per utility company Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
requirements; demolish and reconstruct site fencing; construct new 5,074 Agency
square foot (s.f.) ac pavement, concrete block retaining wall and footing, Bid Date: 2/25/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
gravel-fill trenches, 1,136 s.f. CMU generator building and housekeeping
pads, and a 196 s.f. Roof structure connecting the new generator building Location: Sacramento Plan # 87332
to the existing pump station; furnish and install a 2,500 kW generator skid- Contract #: 4017
mounted system and concrete pad, exhaust silencer and piping, 500- Engineers Estimate:
gallon day tank and control panel; refurbish existing 6,000-gallon
Scope: Contact: David Bolen 916-874-8645. Installing approx. 1,657 l.ft. of
aboveground fuel tank and fill station, reconstruct concrete pad and
storm drain pipe, 8 drainage inlets, 9 manholes & appurtenant structures,
furnish and install new fuel supply lines; furnish and install HVAC
removing & replacing curb, gutter & sidewalk, & all related work.
equipment, sound attenuation system, all new electrical facilities,
modifications and a clean chemical fire suppression system.
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6 percent discount off your workers’ compensation
insurance policy.
Every employer has a legal obligation to establish an effective Injury and Illness
Prevention Program to promote health and safety in the workplace. Complying with
safe and healthful work practices includes first aid kits easily accessible to each
work area, and training of at least one employee on each shift currently qualified
to render first aid.
Participants learn to prevent, prepare and respond to workplace emergencies:
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 – 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Part 1)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Part 2)
Fill out, check a date box, and then Fax this form back to (530) 274-3373 or Email to
ncoffice@pacbell.net
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee: *Date Certification Expires:
Attendee: *Date Certification Expires:
For more information contact Rhonda at the NCCA Office (530) 274-1919
In and Out
Lunch and Learn Safety
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
PREVAILING WAGE SEMINAR
Presented by:
Brian Bertossa – Cook Brown, LLP
&
Donna Casswell
On Track Business Management & Consulting
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Topics
* How to Identify a Project as a Public Works Project *
* To Whom Does the Prevailing Wage Apply *
* How to Read and Interpret Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations *
*Fringe Benefit Payments as a Credit Against the Prevailing Wage *
* Filling Out Certified Payroll Reports and Fringe Benefit Statements *
* Required Apprentices on Public Works *
* Payroll Classifications *
* Penalties for Non-Compliance *
* Prevailing Wage Changes & Updates
* On-Site Construction Wage Order No.16 *
Also includes a Wage and Hour Law Update
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
Workshop
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH
NEVADA COUNTY
Presented by:
Mary Ross – Nevada County Purchasing Office
Tom Coburn - Nevada County General Services
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
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The staff at State Fund are among the most experienced and professional individuals in the
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They are a dedicated and skilled team that is committed to delivering a wide range of services
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• Special group pricing that includes 6 percent group premium discounts on top of
other State Fund savings such as claims free credit and merit-rating discounts to qualified
policyholders.
• Industry-specific safety services and products such as ergonomic and industrial hygiene
consultations and a wide array of risk management materials. Other services include
safety seminars and online resources. All are designed to assist employers in providing safe
workplaces and are available at no additional cost.
• Nearly a century of expertise and experience. Since 1914, State Fund has served as a
not-for-profit and self-supporting insurance carrier committed to providing fair premiums
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• An extensive claims function that is comprised of our Return to Work program, Medical
Provider Network, and in-house fraud investigation unit that are collectively designed
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No matter the size of your operation or your years in business, State Fund has quality services
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Discover State Fund group insurance and a value-added discount through association
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Weekly Safety Meeting
Company: _______________________________ Job Name: ____________________ Date: _____________
For nearly every activity in construction, there’s a tool • Hammers - Use the hammer designed for the job. Use a
designed to do the job. Using the right tool makes it easier claw hammer for carpentry work and a machinist’s
and safer for you to do each job. Unfortunately, many hammer for machine work. Keep in mind that sledge
workers routinely use tools and don’t consider them hammers and mauls require plenty of clearance room
dangerous, so accidents continue to happen. The greatest around you, so always look behind you before beginning a
hazards posed by tools are from misuse and improper back swing.
maintenance. It’s up to you to select the right tool for the
• Wrenches - When using a wrench, it’s usually safer to
job, use it the way it was designed, and care for it properly.
pull it rather than push it. When pulling down on a wrench
from overhead, stand to one side so you won’t get hit or
A well-designed tool is easy to identify. It has just the
hurt if it slips coming down. If pushing the wrench is
right grip, proper weight and balance, proper fittings,
necessary, do it with an open palm. If you’re using an
dimensions, and size. There’s also a right way to use each
adjustable wrench, exert pressure toward the movable jaw.
tool which may require you to apply certain movements or
It’s safer for you to avoid using pipe extensions. It’s better
pressure and specific angles or slants for the tool to
to use the proper size wrench instead. Never hammer on a
perform most efficiently. If the tool is sharp, heavy or if it
wrench. It could cause it to break unexpectedly.
could generate any flying objects, proper personal
protective equipment should be worn such as hand, eye or • Saws - Keep your saw sharp and free of rust. A sharp,
face, and foot protection. Also, when using a tool it clean saw is less likely to bind or jump.
important to be aware of workers around you, so an
accident doesn’t injure them. • Files - Never use a file without a handle. Because a file
is brittle it can easily break, so don’t use a file as a pry.
When using any type of tool, there are some general safety It’s not worth the accident risk.
practices to follow. •Pry bars - Make sure your feet and body are well balanced
• Select the right tool for the job. before exerting full force on the bar. Good balance can
• Inspect the tool for defects before and after use. prevent you from falling and injuring yourself if the pry
• Keep tool guards in place. should slip.
• Replace or repair broken tools and parts.
• Keep tools in good condition and properly stored. Whenever you’re not familiar with a tool, ask your
supervisor to show you how to use it correctly. If you
Although there are many different kinds of hand tools used don’t have the right tool for a job, wait until you can
in construction, here are safety tips for some of the most get one. Improvisation may be fine for a comedian’s
common tools used: work but not for safe construction work.
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