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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

2: “Non-Discrimination” becomes “Inclusion” It’s no longer enough to just not discriminate against people of certain races, ethnicity, genders, or sexual orientations. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. Like those building certifications, JUST 2.0 Better together.

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Can No Down Payment Mortgages Close the Homeownership Gap?

Pro Builder

The initiative aims to close the homeownership gap and rectify decades of housing discrimination against communities of color by making sustained homeownership more attainable for those who qualify.

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Florida is latest battleground over LEED standards centered on certified wood

BD+C

A nationwide battle over forest certification standards continues to be played out nationally and in Florida with legislation passed this month. Bill supporters say other certification programs, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, should be considered, and that LEED discriminates against Florida wood growers.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims. Employment practices liability.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. If a sub won’t share its current financials, chances are they aren’t pretty.

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Women in Construction should stop worrying about the glass ceiling!

DebunkTheBIM

Giving them awards, certificates and tittles. I may be doing disservice to my ‘engineer sisterhood’ by stating this, but my feeling is that the sudden ‘positive discrimination’ is not the answer we should be looking for. I.e. pushing them through that proverbial 'glass' ceiling to show that this industry is not sexist any more.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

We’re seeing companies going to their vendors and subs seeking to amend or add language to contracts to include certifications that they will be complying with relevant public health guidance and to clarify who is responsible for what and also, to the extent possible, to try to get indemnification in case there is a claim,” says Jessica T.

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