California Civil Code Section 8850 – Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act Virtual Seminar
California’s new Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (Civil Code Section 8850) completely changes how change orders and claims are handled on private projects. It gives contractors massive new leverage, including the right to stop work, and to obtain 2% monthly interest on unpaid sums, but the deadlines are incredibly strict.
To help you understand your claim rights and obligations, Jeffrey B. Baird, Esq. and Daniel R. Spencer, Esq. of Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP are hosting a virtual seminar with The Associated General Contractors of California.
California’s new Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (Civil Code Section 8850) completely changes how change orders and claims are handled on private projects. It gives contractors massive new leverage, including the right to stop work, and to obtain 2% monthly interest on unpaid sums, but the deadlines are incredibly strict.
To help you understand your claim rights and obligations, Jeffrey B. Baird, Esq. and Daniel R. Spencer, Esq. of Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP are hosting a virtual seminar with The Associated General Contractors of California. This seminar is available to AGC-Cal Members & Non-Members.
Learning Objectives:
- The Mandatory Timeline: Learn the step-by-step claims process and critical deadlines.
- Your Enforcement Toolkit: Understand meet-and-confer protocols, stop-work notices, and statutory interest.
- Contract Defense Strategies: Spot and respond to restrictive owner-drafted change order clauses.
- Strategic Leverage: Enforce stop-work and mediation rights without putting yourself in breach.
- Mediation Selection: Evaluate mediator experience, availability, and representation requirements.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 12th
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
- Hosted By: Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP & AGC-Cal
- Presenters: Jeffrey B. Baird, Esq. & Daniel R. Spencer, Esq.
Who Should Attend: Construction executives, prime contractors, subcontractors, project managers, and contract administrators (Open to AGC-Cal Members & Non-Members).
Requirements to Earn 0.1 IACET CEU
To earn 0.1 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs), participants must:
- Attend and participate in the full instructional session
- Complete the required hands-on course activities
Participants who do not meet the established completion requirements will not be awarded an IACET CEU.
Continuing Education Units
This course is eligible for 0.1 IACET CEU, representing 1.0 contact hours of qualifying continuing education and training.
AGC of California is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AGC of California complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training and is authorized to issue IACET CEUs for learning events that meet the Standard’s requirements.
Learner Support
Questions about course requirements, accessibility, registration, or technical participation may be directed to training@agc-ca.org.
