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The Rules That Govern Your C-39
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Solo C-39 Roofer? You Still Need Workers' Comp
You run your own reroofs. Nobody on payroll. Renewal comes up and there’s the workers' comp exemption box, the one every one-man shop you know checks. If your…
Read the guide →SB 1455: What Actually Changes in 2028
An agent emails you about a California law that will require every licensed contractor to carry workers' compensation, employees or not. The date in the email is…
Read the guide →The Subcontractor Coverage Checklist
On January 9, 2026, a worker died in a fall of about 24 feet at a two-story house in Westchester. On August 3, Cal/OSHA announced citations against three…
Read the guide →A Certificate Is Not a Policy
The PM emails at 4:40 on a Friday. He needs a certificate before your crew sets foot on the property, and he wants his company named as additional insured. You…
Read the guide →Check What Your License Actually Requires
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