For most contractors in Nevada, the Nevada State Contractors Board (“NSCB”) requires the contractor to obtain a license bond or to post a cash bond in order to get a contractor’s license. These bonds vary in amounts between $5,000 and $50,000, with those amounts, which are also known as ‘penal sums’ set by the NSCB depending on the license history of the contractor and the license amount. This article will address the following questions:

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By Kurt Faux On June 3, 2019 Governor Sisolak signed AB 421 into law. While AB 421 retains some of the 2015 reforms, a number of significant changes have gone into effect on October 1, 2019. AB 421 amends provisions of Nevada Revised Statute 11 and 40. Here is the legislative modifications of the enrolled act. … Continue reading “AB 421, 2019 Construction Defects Legislative Changes”

By Kurt Faux Many employers wonder what the law is for holiday and overtime pay. Here we will highlight the law applicable to both:  Federal Holidays The Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 203) requires that contractors and subcontractors pay only for time worked. Employees are not entitled to overtime payment or payment at … Continue reading “Pay for Holidays and Overtime Work”