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Posted by Bruce W. Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

MORE ON THE ECONOMY...
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Trouble Brewing…The Disaster of California State Pensions

Posted by Graniterock on Mar 18, 2015

Trouble Brewing…
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Graniterock Win Keeps Off-Duty Meal Period Issue in the Spotlight

Posted by Bruce W. Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

San Jose, Calif. – In Driscoll, et al. v. Granite Rock Company (“Graniterock”), the Honorable James P. Kleinberg of the Santa Clara County Superior Court, ruled in favor of defendant Graniterock, following a 14-day bench trial.  In a tentative statement of decision, the court determined that Graniterock was not in violation of California law as it relates to off-duty meal periods, a wage and hour issue receiving much attention in light of the highly-anticipated decision in the case, Brinker Restaurant Corporation, et. al. v. Superior Court, pending before the California Supreme Court. Graniterock was represented by Shareholders Alan Levins, Laura Hayward and Alison Hightower of Littler Mendelson (“Littler”), the nation’s largest labor and employment law firm representing management.  
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California DIR Tells SF Bay Pipeline Contractors and Truckers that Off-Haul of Excavated Material Is Prevailing Wage

Posted by Kevin Jeffery on Mar 18, 2015

California DIR Tells SF Bay Pipeline Contractors and Truckers that Off-Haul of Excavated Material Is Prevailing Wage Work
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What’s Right about America?

Posted by Bruce W. Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

What’s Right about America? 
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Graniterock Tops The Table At Chamber Of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Posted by Keith Severson on Mar 18, 2015

Graniterock was nominated as one of the finalists for the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards in the Construction and Building Category. Graniterock was not only invited to attend the gala awards banquet, but also given the opportunity to participate in the “Design-a-Table” contest where over 40 companies decorated tables that creatively showcased their business.  
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ECONOMIC UPDATE

Posted by Bruce W. Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

ECONOMIC UPDATE
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“Granite Rock Company Works Day and Night to Fill Orders for Large Construction Area”

Posted by Rose Ann Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

October 16, 1929 – Register Pajaronian
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Graniterock Hosts 2011 Signature Of Excellence Awards

Posted by Keith Severson on Mar 18, 2015

Company Honors 10 Local Architects and Builders
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Be Aware: New Sales And Use Tax Rates And Changes In Vehicle Registration Renewals

Posted by Graniterock on Mar 18, 2015

Effective July 1, 2011, the statewide sales and use tax rate is set to decrease from 8.25% to 7.25%. In municipalities where there are voter-approved district taxes, the total tax related to sales will be the statewide base tax rate of 7.25% plus the applicable district tax. Please see http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/pdf/Pending_Rates-07-11.pdf for a complete list of changes and Rates
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