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PHCC of California's 2026 Contractor Compliance Roadmap: Essential Changes & Action Steps for Success
Several new California laws take effect January 1, 2026 (with select changes later in the year) that directly impact contractor licensing, wage enforcement, home improvement contracts, workers’ compensation, CSLB penalties, private works retention , and change order payments . Below is a comprehensive overview tailored for PHCC of California contractors, with practical steps to ensure compliance. Assembly Bill 521 (Carrillo) Topic: CSLB liability in cash deposit disputes

Whitney Squire
Jan 135 min read


Letter from the President of PHCC of California
Dear Fellow Contractor Members, As your State President, I want to remind you of the importance of participating in the upcoming National...

Whitney Squire
Sep 14, 20251 min read


How Not to Sell Your Business to Private Equity : Two Scenarios
The industry you’re in is the hottest girl at the dance when it comes to private equity acquisitions. If you’re a business owner in this...

Brian Boyd
Apr 16, 20256 min read
Project Labor Agreement FactsFacts about Union Mandates
Merit Shop workers, contractors and apprentices under a PLA are forced to: Register with a trade union Work under a seniority system to...
Eric D. Christen
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Join Us at PHCC West 2025 - Embracing Our Trades in a Tech-Driven World
As the Chief Executive Officer of the PHCC of California, I am thrilled to invite you to our most significant and yearly convention, PHCC...

Whitney Squire
Feb 26, 20251 min read
Urgent Call to Action: Protect Our Industry's Future
As you may be aware, significant regulatory challenges are unfolding in the South Coast AQMD that threaten the very foundation of our...

Whitney Squire
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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