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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Workers compensation 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. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

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Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. Harassment and Discrimination. The second-most common downfall at holiday parties is the stage for harassment and discrimination.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Indirect Compensation: Compensation that is not paid directly to an employee and is calculated in addition to base salary and incentive pay (i.e. The AAP’s effectiveness is measured by the results it actually achieves.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

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Some other forms of insurance that are key for construction businesses include: Worker’s compensation General liability Builder’s risk Subcontractor Default Insurance Inland Marine. While insurance costs may seem burdensome to many contracting businesses, the protection from damaging lawsuits and hefty settlements is ultimately worth it.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

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Some other forms of insurance that are key for construction businesses include: Worker’s compensation General liability Builder’s risk Subcontractor Default Insurance Inland Marine. While insurance costs may seem burdensome to many contracting businesses, the protection from damaging lawsuits and hefty settlements is ultimately worth it.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Time spent responding to emails, texting, and handling phone calls outside of normal work hours can be compensable for non-exempt employees.

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