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Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Pro Builder

One attorney says it’s been challenging for many employers who struggle to keep up with the rate of COVID developments and mandates. Another attorney told HR Dive that employers should update policies in writing, making it as clear as possible, and consider making the appointment in person or in a meeting. Read More. .

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

Unite National Officer, Jason Poulter, said: “Unite members have voted to accept a two-year which will create economic certainty for them for the lifetime of the deal. note(a) of Section 9 of the JIB Handbook £10 increase to weekly sick pay for all grades (as above) during weeks 25 to 52.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. Here’s what Fairfax said, in part: “The OSH Act authorizes participation in the walk-around portion of an OSHA inspection by ‘a representative authorized by [the employer''s] employees.’ 29 U.S.C. §

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers. In addition, Fairfax said in the letter that employees in a workplace without a collective bargaining agreement may designate a union-affiliated individual to act as their personal representative. Enforcement OSHA'

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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

Can its decision to give up money in a settlement agreement rather than litigate the owner’s claimed justification for nonpayment effectively bargain away the subcontractors’ right to payment under a pay-if-paid provision? ” 286 A.3d 3d at 1201. New Hampshire employs the same general rule.) Quinn Construction, Inc.

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New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

Here are some takeaways: Since the rule applies only to federal contractors, you may not be required to change your existing employment practices. After three or more consecutive days of sick leave, an employee must provide its employer with certification of the need for the leave. However, those improvements will come with a cost.

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

They operate very much like “at will” employment contracts, permitting the employer to fire an employee at any time for any (or no) reason as long as some specific public policy is not offended. Such a provision was part of a commercial painting subcontract in Hate to Paint, LLC v. .”