Resources

The attorneys at Andrade & Associates have gathered together the following resources to provide helpful information on the laws surrounding the construction industry in California. We hope this material helps to answer your general questions regarding construction and labor law. For answers to specific questions, or for advice and representation in a particular construction contract or litigation matter in Southern California or statewide, contact Andrade & Associates for immediate assistance.

From the California Courts website, you can locate the physical address or website of superior courts in your county, and download jury instructions, the rules of court, and other valuable information

With this link to the Laws of California, you can look up specific titles related to construction, building codes, insurance, labor law, and more.

The state's construction industry is regulated by the California Contractors State License Board, which examines and licenses over 300,000 contractors statewide, and investigates complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors. Information is available here about contractors and construction laws.

The California Department of Real Estate website has resources for consumers and brokers in many areas of real estate law, including subdivisions and homeowner associations.

The U.S. Department of Labor regulates and enforces wage and hour laws such as the minimum wage and overtime. See the California Department of Labor for state-specific wage and hour laws, including required meal breaks and rest periods.

Those who govern and manage community associations, condominiums and cooperatives may be interested in visiting the Community Association Institute for educational information and resources.

Founded by large construction company owners and operators, the Construction Safety Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to safety and health in the field of construction.

A membership association devoted to building safety and fire prevention, the International Code Council develops codes and standards for the construction of residential and commercial buildings.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) protects workers and the public from safety hazards and also provides consultative assistance to employers.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, requires employers to provide a safe workplace free of serious hazards and in compliance with OSHA safety and health standards. Workers have a right to a safe and healthful workplace and can request an OSHA inspection of the workplace.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is an arm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses.

The aim of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is to protect the public from serious injury or death caused by the use of consumer products. Safety tips and recall information for power tools and equipment can be found here.

The National Safety Council is an industry organization aimed at saving lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work through leadership, research, education and advocacy.