Setting the safety culture of any company comes from the top. Owners, manager, foremen & superintendents set the tone for the entire company’s outlook on safety. Are you doing all you can do to embrace a “one accident is one too many” culture? How do you get ALL employees invested in a zero-accident workplace? Find […]
Inevitably as leaders, it is necessary to let someone go. Regardless of the reasons, sometimes the best business decision is to part ways. But, the anxiety, stress and often regret afterwards is so intense that we often push back our decision again and again until the pain of them staying overtakes the stress of the […]
CLASS CANCELLED, WILL RESCHEDULE IN THE FALL Well, maybe not, but how much better would your team be if your people skills improved even just a little? With a tightening job market it becomes increasingly important that your current staff are happy and engaged. Like it or not, today’s workforce isn’t satisfied just to have […]
CalOSHA regulations require contractors to have a written Injury & Illness Prevention Program. In this Lunch & Learn we'll talk about the elements required in an IIPP and how to put together an effective program. Bring what you currently have and we'll review. If you don't have one, we'll have model programs to get you started. […]
Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Providing Healthy, Comfortable, & Energy Efficient Indoor Solutions HRVs = Heat Recovery Ventilation. At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the advantages and weaknesses of supply-only, exhaust-only, and balanced ventilation systems Learn how heat recovery ventilation enables a comfortable and healthy environment Understand HRV/ERV’s role in building […]
Presented by Prevailing Wage expert, Carrie Bushman, this class covers California’s prevailing wage laws and what you can do to comply with this complicated system. She’ll review what types of work, projects, and workers are covered. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work, travel and subsistence provisions, […]
One of the most common mistakes made by employers is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. While some employers misclassify workers because they don’t understand the law, other employers intentionally do so to avoid their legal obligations to employees. On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court adopted a more rigid, three-prong “ABC” test to establish […]
This seminar will assist you in preparing your sales and use tax information to file online with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), or file a paper return if online filing is not available or are exempt from filing electronically. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and any documentation relating to […]
This workshop will provide an overview of the federal contracting process including registration, small business certifications, looking for opportunities, and marketing to the federal government. There will also be a discussion of the small business certifications available with the State of California. Hosted by VCE & Butte College SBDC COST: FREE! (registration required)
The idea is to create a non-competitive environment where we can call each other to help get the work done, there’s more work than anyone can do on their own. Collaboration is the key! This will be informal but informative forum for contractors to find out more on the process, average time frames, what licenses […]