Articles for tag: California Law, Workers Comp

California Roofing License Requirements

Roofing in California generally requires a license issued by the statewide California Contractors State License Board. An individual who meets the licensing requirements can either do the work himself or supervise employees who do the work. A corporation, LLC or other business entity can also get a license by hiring such a qualifying individual to ...

How to Become a Minnesota General Contractor

Minnesota seeks to protect all home owners by requiring a license for residential building contractors. Both general contractors who construct new homes and residential building remodelers need to get a license from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. In addition to insurance, each firm seeking a license needs to have a qualifying individual. The ...

Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget

When you talk to someone about remodeling, the first thing that comes to mind is painting. This is a good thought because paint not only gives you a completely new look for a little of nothing but it gives you an almost immediate since of satisfaction. That since of satisfaction can be more fulfilling than ...

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The NCCI Classification System

Workers’ Compensation insurance in the United States utilizes a complicated formula for calculating the premiums that employers must pay. One of the most important, most fundamental, yet most misunderstood elements of this formula involves the various classifications that are employed. The theory behind the classification system is generally understood–different kinds of work involve different inherent ...

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California Carpenter License Requirements

Individuals seeking to work in California on rough and finish carpentry need to get a license from the California Contractors State License Board. There are two separate classifications of California carpenter licenses. First, you need a license with the C-5 classification for doing framing and rough carpentry. You need a C-6 contractors license if you ...

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Collecting Money Judgments

Quite often, people go into small claims suits thinking that, if they win, they’ll get money at the close of the case. If you’ve been to court and won, it might seem like the work is over. You’ve presented your case before a judge and the ruling came down in your favor. Unfortunately, it can ...

How to Become a Georgia General Contractor

Georgia has a comparatively difficult process to qualify as a state general contractor. The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors issues these general contractor licenses. Qualifications are much more difficult to meet than many states on almost all levels. Whereas some states do not even regulate general contractors, Georgia has financial, educational, ...

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How to Get on Food Stamps in Massachusetts

Getting on food stamps is much easier than most people think. If you can pass up the embarrassment of paying for food with food stamps, it is definitely a smart option for anybody in financial distress. So you are probably wondering how to get on food stamps in Massachusetts. There are a few different ways ...

How to Become an Oregon General Contractor

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board regulates the licensing of general and special contractors throughout the state. There are residential and commercial general contractors in Oregon. Both types of general contracting firms need liability insurance and a surety bond and must have a qualifying individual who has passed an Oregon contractor exam. The qualifying individual for ...

California Refrigeration License Requirements

Individuals seeking to do refrigeration installation, maintenance and repair need to get a license to work on an individual basis. The California Contractors State License Board issues the refrigeration license. Requirements consist of work experience, a contractor exam and a refrigeration exam. In addition to the knowledge and experience requirements, an applicant needs to possess ...