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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. cbroderick. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. We are struggling with labor shortages with one hand tied behind our back.”.

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. cbroderick. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. We are struggling with labor shortages with one hand tied behind our back.”.

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OSHA’s Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19

FDR Safety

Pursuant to the March 12, 2021, National Emphasis Program (NEP) for COVID-19, DIR 2021-01 (CPL-03) , OSHA prioritized COVID-19-related inspections involving deaths or multiple hospitalizations due to occupational exposures to COVID-19. In instances where it is necessary and safe to do so, in-person interviews shall be conducted.

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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Not only that, but younger employees in particular tend to prize DEI and favour employers they deem to be fair and inclusive. Over 86.3%

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. Issa Construction, LLC, v. Blalock , No. E2020-00853-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. ” Diaz v.

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What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?

ExactHire - Construction

According to The Work Institute’s 2021 Retention Report, the average quit rate among new hires during their first year is about 34 percent. Making meaningful efforts to engage your new hire on these points during their first week will dispel any lingering doubts they may have about you as an employer. .