1099 EMPLOYEE IS AN OXYMORON
If you elect to pay your “employees” on a 1099 basis instead of W2, they then become independent contractors, not employees. Since they are not employees, you don’t have to cover them under your insurance. Two important things to remember about independent contractors is that they must have their own insurances and licenses. Workers’ compensation […]
HOW DO I SIGN-UP FOR THE NASCLA EXAM?
In NASCLA’s (the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies) September 2016 press release, the company announced that they are implementing a new pre-application requirement for the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam, which will become effective on November 1st, 2016. This new requirement will not apply to individuals that are taking the exam in […]
NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
We’re in the midst of hurricane season here in Florida. When Mother Nature is about to strike, it’s important to prepare for any potential damage that may occur. At Licenses, Etc., we wanted to share with you some information that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) released to remind Floridians, both residents and […]
FIVE CRITICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TERMS
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on the construction contract. Do not ever hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t […]
CONGRATULATIONS, OCTOBER LICENSEES!
Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in October: Thomas LaPorta at LaPorta Contracting LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL Wade Wilson at Mattamy Orlando LLC dba Mattamy Homes in Orlando, FL Thomas Simmons at Rightway Acoustics, LLC in Stuart, FL Christopher Lynch at Rivet, LLC in Pocasset, MA Javier Soler at Modena Development, Corp., […]
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXEMPTIONS
At Licenses Etc., we believe in sharing important information with our clients and the contracting community. Below, we want to bring attention to the issue of workers’ compensation exemptions. An employer in the construction industry who employs one or more part or full-time employees must obtain workers’ compensation coverage. Sole proprietors, partners, members of a […]
NASCLA – WHAT IS IT?
Are you looking to be licensed as a contractor in multiple states? If you are, you may want to look into taking the NASCLA accredited examination. NASCLA (The National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies) created the Commercial General Building Contractor exam in September of 2009. The exam was made to eliminate the need to […]
THREE COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WITH FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIEN WAIVERS
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on construction lien waivers. Do not ever hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t […]
ELECTRICAL ASPECTS OF WORK DEFINED FOR POOL CONTRACTOR
Are you a Pool Contractor or does pool work affect your business? On October 28, 2016 in Daytona Beach Shores there will be a joint meeting with Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board and Construction Industry Licensing Board to discuss a proposal by the Florida Swimming Pool Association to define installation or repair of pool/spa equipment as […]
WHY YOU NEVER COMBINE CLAIMS OF LIENS
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on liens. Don’t ever hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If […]