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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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How to Organize Employee Files

Construction Business Owner

Basic personnel files are accessible to internal personnel, such as supervisors and human resources, as well as people outside the company, such as former employees and federal and state agencies conducting audits or investigating harassment and discrimination claims.

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Carpenter's lawsuit alleges gender-based firing

Construction Dive

A New York-based construction firm faces a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against women.

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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.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

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Is the Justice Department Cracking Down on Violations of Immigration Law within the Construction Industry?

Construction Dive

Department of Justice (DOJ) settled an immigration-related discrimination claim against Constructor Services Inc. Federal officials have wrapped up another enforcement action against a construction company over alleged violations of U.S. immigration law. Last week, the U.S. CSI), a business headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta.

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 Issa Construction, LLC, v. Blalock , No. E2020-00853-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. ”).

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#85:  Who Decides Arbitrability?

NH Construction Law

A clear and unmistakable delegation clause is enforceable even where a party sues on a claim that is obviously not within the scope of what was agreed to be arbitrable; the opposing party can still invoke the delegation clause to insist that the arbitrator, not the court, decide its arbitrability. .” 150 Realty, LLC , 172 N.H.

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