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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. On December 19, 2017, the Senate voted to approve the Tax Bill and, on December 20, 2017, the House voted to approve the Tax Bill. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Governor Brown approved AB 1701 on October 14, 2017. Joint employment liability has been an ongoing trend in California. All California employers should be reminded of Labor Code section 2810.3 , which went into effect on January 1, 2016. Section 2810.3 Section 2810.3

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. It plans to add 10 more markets within the next 12 months. . And on Aug.

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New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

The Executive Order is scheduled to take effect for contracts entered into after January 1, 2017. Here are some takeaways: Since the rule applies only to federal contractors, you may not be required to change your existing employment practices. Signed by President Barack Obama on September 7, 2015, Executive Order No.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. OSHA also provides resources to employers seeking to comply with the Fall Protection standard on its website. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. OSHA also provides resources to employers seeking to comply with the Fall Protection standard on its website. OSHA Regulations.

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4 Keys to Mapping an Effective Recruitment Strategy

ENR Construction

The November 2017 numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1 Prioritize your employer brand. ” In an August 2017 survey conducted by Glassdoor, 76 percent of hiring decision-makers cited attracting quality candidates as their top challenge. Gather meaningful data.