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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The OSH Act prohibits retaliation or discrimination against an employee participating in an OSHA inspection, including OSHA interviews. Often, the inspector will not commit to the classification or the penalty, claiming that the final determination is up to his or her supervisor. What is the classification (serious, repeat, etc.)?

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Walking a Tightrope: EEOC Guidance to Avoid Negligent Hiring by Construction Companies

Best Practices Construction Law

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) issued its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance regarding employers’ use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions. It’s difficult for an employer to dismiss a negligent hiring claim without a trial. Best Practices Clark Spoden EEOC claims Human Resources'

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Federal Courts Not in the Business of Cleaning Up Language on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

pdf), the United States Court of Appeals reviewed a Title VII case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Boh Brothers Construction Company on behalf of the claimant, a male construction worker who alleged that his superintendent engaged in same-sex harassment. Boh Brothers Construction Co.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Historic Discrimination. The title is free and clear of any and all right, title, or interest of the ground lease holder, any lien of a creditor of the ground lease holder, and any person making claims in relation to the ground lease holder. Real Estate Commission. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs.

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