Compliance Insights for General Contractors
Practical guides on insurance verification, lien waivers, risk management, and more.
California Law
After the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse, California enacted two laws that extend GC liability for structural defects well beyond project completion.
New Jersey Law
OSHA's multi-employer citation policy means that as the GC, you can be cited and fined for safety violations created entirely by your subcontractors.
California Law
Since 2014, every contractor and subcontractor working on California public works projects must be registered with the DIR. A single unregistered sub can get your contract terminated.
California Law
Hiring an unlicensed contractor in California isn't just a paperwork violation — it can void your contracts, expose you to criminal penalties, and make you the employer of record for every worker your sub brings on site.
New Jersey Law
New Jersey's Prevailing Wage Act applies to public works projects — and GCs are responsible for ensuring every subcontractor on the job pays the correct rate.
California Law
In California, if a subcontractor doesn't carry workers' comp and a worker gets hurt, the GC can be treated as the employer of record. The financial and legal consequences are severe.
New Jersey Law
New Jersey requires home improvement contractors to register with the state — and GCs who hire unregistered subs face fines, voided contracts, and direct liability.
California Law
Since 2018, California law makes General Contractors directly liable for unpaid wages — including benefits and payroll taxes — owed by their subcontractors. Here's what that means for your business.
