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Dotted Line: How to conduct business in a world of discrimination and harassment claims

Construction Dive

Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Cyber insurance.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Travers notes there is no robust case law suggesting that an employer accused of compromising medical confidentiality will give rise to an actionable claim. Trade Contractors.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Like many states, New Hampshire law requires that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay wages to its employees, the general contractor must pay them. Davis Bacon requirements are yet another instance in which “[t]he prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor,” 29 C.F.R. § RSA 275:46.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.). Request for contractor proposal. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Proposed solution approval. Solution development. Execution and monitoring.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. For instance, a plumber who fails to properly lay a pipe could cause water damage that leads to an expensive repair for the general contractor. What is professional liability insurance?