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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. Business Management. cbroderick. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Read More. . Construction. Women at WIRC. Construction.

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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. Business Management. cbroderick. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. Read More. . Construction. Women at WIRC. Construction.

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Less Than Half of Black Households Were Homeowners in 2021

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Less Than Half of Black Households Were Homeowners in 2021. From October 2020 to September 2021, just 9.1% of Black households were homeowners in the fourth quarter of 2021 in comparison to 74.4% From October 2020 to September 2021, just 9.1% Mon, 02/14/2022 - 10:35. of total U.S. buyers were Black, and only 43.1%

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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

of 800 or so UK professionals surveyed by the Scheme in 2021 said having any protected characteristic – including a disability – could be a barrier to working in construction. Encourage those with a hidden disability to disclose it in confidence to their manager and pledge openly that the firm will make all reasonable accommodations needed.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Construction businesses with diverse management and board members will likely receive a higher ESG score. A company’s president, board and management teams reflect its mission and what it stands for.

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

Jiten Hotel Management, Inc. , 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.

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