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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

await action by the federal government on mandatory ESG laws, the United Kingdom has become the first European Union country to enact mandatory ESG disclosure laws. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. As we in the U.S.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

There is accordingly no universal standard, meaning that employers/hirers may face liabilities under one law and not under another. Unions hate it. The new rule has an effective date of March 8, 2021, which gives the Biden administration some time to decide whether to keep it or scrap it. Business interests like it.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

Programs designed to prevent workplace injury and illness are well established in countries like Canada, Australia, Norway, Japan, Korea and all the 27 member states of he European Union. Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. Reduced Employer Liability.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. In fact, he turned his father’s small grave-digging business into a large union excavation business. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Recent Posts.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. The credit is available to all types of business entities, including: S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, trust and sole proprietorships.

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