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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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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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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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Fury over NHS ‘coronavirus scoring system’ which treats learning disability patients like a ‘sub-class of the population’

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But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. . But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (pictured).

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Frail coronavirus patients may be denied critical care under NHS ‘scale’ system designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover

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Sources say the draft guidance was scrapped and will not be implemented. The scoring system was considered in a piece of draft guidance which has now been scrapped, NHS sources say. . It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. . .

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

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Professional liability insurance protects against claims related to professional negligence. For example, a professional liability policy for plumbers may have different coverages and exceptions than a policy drafted for a mason, since the two trades perform different services. What is professional liability insurance?

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

If you haven’t revisited your cell phone and computer use policies recently—or don’t have any—below are some major issues to consider: Claims, claims, claims. More and more litigation (or arbitration) involves discovery of texts, emails and photographs for proving or disproving your claims. Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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