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Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Construction Business Owner

Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers. Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. There is no federal workers’ compensation law that addresses workplace injuries.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S. There is a great deal of uncertainty, at this time when we are still learning about this coronavirus.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

There are likely intervening issues, including significantly that legal action by employees is almost all barred and claims limited to the workers’ compensation system where the employer has insurance. By early March lawsuits had already been filed in courts in San Francisco and Miami against Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

Demographers, sociologists, and political pundits have searched for answers to explain what hints at a mass rejection of the conventional work ethic and a rupturing of the relationship between employee and employer. These exits weren’t just about compensation, either. How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Answer: Safety and compliance are top priorities in the construction, gas, and fuel industries.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. Reduced Employer Liability. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 This guest post was contributed by Joseph A. percent in injury claims. Significant Savings.

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Attn Contractors: Workers' Comp Costs Likely to Increase Beginning January 1, 2013

Best Practices Construction Law

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.