Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. RELATED. “The

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 20, 2014

Currently twenty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Can businesses continue to drug test workers and job applicants for a drug the state says is legal? Is legalizing marijuana indirectly legalizing impairment in the workplace? If they do, what happens when someone tests positive?

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

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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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2018

million undocumented construction workers, and leave others also in uncertain legal status. Government policy changes could impact at least 1.5

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. When a business is in the trucking industry, there’s always a chance of potential accidents everywhere. In that case, you may plan for some legal action against your employer.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

While it’s the responsibility of your employer to provide a safe workplace that complies with all the safety hazard requirements, you should consider your safety as your personal responsibility. But, if you work in the construction industry, this means that you need to have good tradesman boots and working boots to keep you protected.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 23, 2022

Trillion clothing industry employs more than 300 million people. Today the clothing industry is one of the planet’s worst polluters producing 20% of global wastewater and emitting as much as 10% of carbon emissions. Clothing is worn by almost everyone, almost all of the time. Across the globe, the $1.3 ouch for Carrie Bradshaw).

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. There is no greater benefit of safety than this.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. There is no greater benefit of safety than this.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 28, 2014

Temporary employment has accelerated since the last recession, and new data shows that an upward trajectory will continue throughout 2014. To help workers identify opportune areas for their job search, CareerBuilder and EMSI compiled a list of the fastest-growing occupations and metros for temporary employment in 2014. million U.S.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Operations will include global IT, finance, legal, operations and executive occupations. “We The company’s expansion in Missouri strengthens our tech industry as well as adds to our growing portfolio of companies, representing the leaders in electronic healthcare management.”. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Missouri.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 11, 2023

Few more pressing issues face the construction industry than the talent shortage, but many employers overlook a swathe of candidates with much to offer – those with a disability. A 2017 survey from industry body GoConstruct found nearly 200,000 people working in construction in the UK were registered disabled. Over 86.3%

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Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2021

And when it comes to vaccinations, employers can legally require it with some exceptions covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or religious objections. In addition, the EEOC is clear that employers can ask if an employee has been vaccinated. Employers also cannot ask employees medical questions about family members.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

In Minnesota, the state’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health, have legal authority for determining COVID-19 preparedness plan compliance. Whether or not a template is used, the preparedness plan should address the industry directives established by the DLI and MDH.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Hardware Stores. Meat and Fish Markets. Retail Bakeries.

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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction industry in many ways. Here are just a few issues that the pandemic has brought to the forefront of our industry. When is it going to return to “normal”?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Hardware Stores. Meat and Fish Markets. Retail Bakeries.

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Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

Throughout the history of our country and industry, people from every corner of the globe have fled poverty, violence, and oppression to seek opportunities for a better life in America, with jobs that others were unwilling or unable to perform awaiting them. construction payroll employment of 7.9 labor supply. million workers).

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

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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ExactHire - Construction

AUGUST 19, 2021

Johnson provided testimonials from multiple former offenders who simply want a chance to prove themselves to employers, their own families and even to themselves. Earning a living wage to support oneself and family through employment can reduce the likelihood of committing future offenses and break the cycle of incarceration and poverty.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2021

The rule provides clarification for employers who are determining whether their worker is an independent contractor or employee. DOL’s new rule even includes specific examples for the construction industry. It will be easier to classify workers between independent contractors and employees, according to the U.S

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The ETS covers employers with 100 or more employees – firm or company-wide – and provides options for compliance. Employers must pay employees for the time it takes to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects that prevent them from working. What are the fines? What are the details? Will the court challenge hold up?

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If finalized, the proposal will replace the current standard, which the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) supports for giving regulated employers and small businesses, including home builders and specialty trade contractors, a clearer, simpler federal test for determining worker status.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

at last look, New Hampshire’s work force has been unable to meet the demand for labor, resulting in a dearth of manpower for most industries – including construction. But under both federal law and state law , they cannot legally be hired. But under both federal law and state law , they cannot legally be hired.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. any one employer could have in their facility. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. be hazardous?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. any one employer could have in their facility. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. be hazardous?

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

We are regularly asked if there is a checklist for ESG compliance and while there is not, good guidance is often available by emulating best practices in other industries and copying what others have done before also mitigates risk while addressing the “G” in ESG. And maybe we all should treat others the way they want to be treated.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Construction and Infrastructure Law

AUGUST 13, 2019

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Virtually every industry—from retail and advertising to healthcare and finance—has embraced its potential. To help you do that, we've compiled a roundup of expert insights and predictions from industry thought leaders. You can also read about broader construction industry trends for 2024 in our latest blog.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2023

These routine reports are an essential process in construction, especially as it is an industry that relies so heavily on documentation. Bottom line: documentation is critical in the building industry. Disruptions and Delays: These are an unavoidable part of the construction industry. Why Are Daily Field Reports So Important?

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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. How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. These exits weren’t just about compensation, either.

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