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Employers, not government, responsible for determining need for PPE

FDR Safety

An important principle governing the use of personal protective equipment was reaffirmed recently in a Washington state case involving a bank guard who was stabbed and was not wearing body armor. The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

Construction Marketing

Employment law issues (employment contracts and policies, intellectual property, hiring and firing). Financial matters (bank accounts, taxation, insurance, collections). Business contracts and agreements. Marketing, advertising, and social media. Protecting data and intellectual property.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer. Depository Institutions (Banks and Savings Institutions).

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Coronavirus could leave up to 11 million more Americans uninsured and cost up to 35 million their workplace health coverage as unemployment surges to more than 16.8million with predictions that in total 33 million could lose their jobs

Construction Test

As many as 11 million Americans may lose their insurance in the aftermath of the pandemic, a new report estimates. . But as employers lose business, workers lose their jobs and, with them, their health insurance, in many cases. . As people lose their jobs, they lose their health insurance as well.

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4 Ways Materials Financing Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Business

Levelset

With longer payment terms, Materials Financing will empower you to use your cash to pay for necessities like payroll, utilities, equipment, and insurance instead of pouring it into upfront material costs. Influent Energy, a Kansas City-based solar company, saw an increase in its working capital with Materials Financing.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. 10) Business bank account and credit card. A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. 13) Business insurance.

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