AI Issue 5 2018

Acquisition International - Issue 5 2018 61 industry, including contractors, suppliers, sureties and owners.” The construction industry is labour-intensive and presents many facets of labor law that companies must deal with regularly, Richard adds. On the firm’s expertise in labor law, he tells us that the construction industry is heavily regulated, with employment-related laws and regulations at both the federal and state levels. “In addition to common issues involving California’s Prevailing wage laws, overtime pay, meal and rest breaks and expense reimbursement, the employment lawyer in the construction field must also be prepared to deal with Davis-Bacon and related acts regarding prevailing wages and prime contracts. “The construction industry can also be heavily unionised and charges of unfair labor practices, must sometimes be handled or litigated with the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB), and in the courts. Our labor law attorneys assist companies throughout the Southern California region, with a focus on our clients in the construction industry. We regularly provide advice and counsel and legal representation, in a wide variety of matters, such as wage and hour, unfair labor practices, trust fund litigation, equal employment opportunity and OSHA standards. “In Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and throughout the State of California, construction companies trust the knowledgeable, skilled and experienced attorneys at Andrade & Associates to handle their construction contracts and litigation matters. If you need help with a Construction related issue or litigation matter, or a labor and employment issue, contact Andrade & Associates for immediate assistance.” Efficient and Effective Representation