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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.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. General Condition costs along with indirect costs tend to be much smaller but they are still a reality of doing business and a real profit killer; particularly when not accounted for.

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Regulations (or none) and construction marketing: Looking beneath the surface

Construction Marketing Ideas

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here. Anyone who says this is easy has blinders on their eyes.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Of course, on a small residential job, it could mean the difference between making a profit and ending up in the red. The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Learn more about insurance – General Contractor Insurance: What You Need and Why.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. “A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses.”

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

The Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group is the national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of workplace injuries and illnesses. How long have you been with the group?

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . When this happens, it’s vital to save profit from busy seasons to pay the expenses for the off-season. . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. 9) Legality and Taxes. 13) Business insurance.

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