Green Building Law Update

MARCH 10, 2014

Owners of buildings that generate onsite renewable energy, with solar panels or otherwise, and sell the renewable energy credits (RECs) should not claim the building “uses renewable energy.” The FTC, however, can take action under the Act if a marketer makes an environmental claim inconsistent with the Guides.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2023

Expense fraud is submitting falsified or inflated expense claims to receive reimbursement from the employer or avoid paying out of pocket. Here we discuss employee expense fraud, the reasons behind it, and, most importantly, how to prevent it from happening to your construction business. What is expense fraud?

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 11, 2019

A Department of Labor lawsuit alleges Boston-based Tara Construction facilitated an employee's immigration detention after an injury he reported sparked an OSHA investigation.

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Boston Claims OSHA Injury 96

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. Drizner and Michael Lobie. Editor’s note : This blog was originally published as a Client Alert by Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2012

While crime exposures for some businesses can be measured and quantified by the amount of cash or other valuables on hand, employee fidelity claims in the construction industry and the losses arising out of such acts can be difficult to identify or quantify. No construction firm is immune to employee dishonesty or crime losses.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

This includes construction claims and clarifies when the limitations period begins to run. the date of completion or termination of the contract between the engineer, architect, contractor and his employer. I posted more about that here. ). the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. the date of abandonment if not completed.

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Florida Claims Construction Contract 59

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

The hiring of subcontractors wouldn’t let companies off the hook for unpaid wages, taxes, or worker’s comp claims for contingency workers under a bill in the California legislature. read more.

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California Employment Compensation Claims 80

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Experts suggest that compliance with employment laws be included in disaster planning so an employer isn't caught off guard.

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Puerto Rico Claims Employment Contractors 70

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

8 to court's claim of “grave statutory and constitutional issues,” in temporary restraining order of Nov. 5 agency COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employers of 100-plus workers and federal contractors Government must respond by 8pm EST on Nov.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. They can also engage third-party consultants and public agencies that concentrate on various aspects of injury prevention, injury and claim management and cost-containment. .'

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 24, 2013

It was a rather prosaic and old-fashioned question: To which address should a notice of claim, transmitted by certified mail, be addressed? The Minnesota Supreme Court said the state payment bond statute created a trap for the unwary -- details of which can defeat meritorious claims.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 18, 2023

We will now focus on marketing the assets for sale and on providing every possible support to the staff for claims to the Redundancy Payments Office.” Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of the firms which were founded in 1991 and based in Barrhead near Glasgow.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

“The joint administrators will carry out investigations to identify any potential claims which may be brought against parties either connected to or who have past dealings with the company. It stated: “The joint administrators have been made aware of certain allegations in respect of potential antecedent transactions.

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Debt Housing Deals Claims 82

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Read Sedgwick Claims Management Services Expanding Tennessee HQ on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions management company will create 150 new jobs in Memphis, TN.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 19, 2011

When an employee is terminated and claims unemployment benefits in Louisiana, the claim is associated with your business’ account and will affect your unemployment insurance rates in the future. Unfortunately, the burden really falls on employers to prevent abuses. Read the Avvo Legal Guide here.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your résumé demonstrates all of your best qualifications, giving potential employers a sense of what skills you bring and whether you will be a good fit for the job they are seeking to fill. In that instance, the employer is likely to hire people who are more appropriately skilled. . Madeline Miller. The answer is yes.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“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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BD+C

MAY 15, 2014

The first six months of employment are the most risky for new tradespeople. The increase in injuries stems from mistakes such as falls from heights due to forgetting to tie off and tripping over items that could have been easily moved—things that experienced workers tend to avoid, Cauti says. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. Reduced Employer Liability. percent in injury claims. Further, savings were realized in workers’ compensation claims as small as $2,000 US as well as much larger.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

“We are in contact with various government support agencies, including Partnership Action for Continuing Employment, who are also fully committed to assisting impacted employees.”

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Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Ensuring rights on these claims requires preliminary notice to be sent. The same information applies to lien on contract funds claims.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

“Regrettably, the majority of staff have been made redundant and we are supporting them in making the appropriate claims to the Redundancy Payments Office. “We This includes Henry’s big tower project on City Road in London for developer Ghelamco.

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Roads Liability Claims Residential 71

Constructlaw

APRIL 20, 2023

FE&C’s amended complaint included a claim for violation of the federal Prompt Payment Act (PPA). FE&C’s amended complaint also included claims for violation of the Tennessee PPA. For claims sounding in contract, Tennessee applies the law of the state where the parties executed the contract.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

Other subcontractors have contacted the Enquirer claiming they are also owed money on jobs and at least two specialists have pulled workers off all their projects for Henry. “To tell you the truth there’s not much going on given there’s a lot to do to finish with top floor windows still to go in.”

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

It is known for construction site staff to steal equipment while on the job, which is why keeping detailed logs of who has each item can help you to spot and protect yourself against potential theft, which you might need to make an insurance claim for down the line. Strong Security Doors And Gates.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2019

How many bites at the apple is a litigant given to prove his claim? This principle finds expression in a legal doctrine called res judicata , also known as claim preclusion, which “prevents parties from relitigating matters actually litigated and matters that could have been litigated in the first action.” In Daigle v.

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Claims New Hampshire Insurance Employment 40

FDR Safety

MAY 11, 2015

Employees who want to pursue whistleblower-retaliation claims against employers may find it easier to do so under a new policy directive issued by OSHA. The directive, reported by the news site iwpnews.com, lowers the legal bar for OSHA to initiate an investigation of a complaint.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

OSHA exists to protect the health and wellness of America’s workforce and, typically, the employer bears the brunt of any penalties. Employers must understand that misleading a federal investigator is a serious mistake. The man also claimed that the employees had been tied off at the time.

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OSHA New Jersey Legal Employment 89

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. .

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The bill would require a contractor to pay a worker's claim if: Oregon's state legislature passed House Bill 4154B on Monday which, if signed into law, would require a general contractor to pay for unpaid wages or benefits for workers who were employed by the general's subcontractors.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Here are points to remember when it comes to the walk around inspection: The law provides that a representative of the employer shall be given an opportunity to accompany the inspector. As we have discussed in previous updates, employers should designate a company representative far in advance of any OSHA inspection.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 5, 2018

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. While the court’s decision focused on the type of allegations necessary to prove fraud on the FCA, the opinion is instructive to avoid FCA claims. Jesse Sloan v.

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Claims Certification Fabrication Inspections 63

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative is doing just that by educating employers and employees and providing much-needed resources . PRO BUILDER: What tools are available for an employer to empower an employee’s recovery? It’s definitely important to get employers connected to peers. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

demonstrates significantly lower past claims than the industry average. Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs.

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Safety Bidding Contract Liability 110

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 22, 2014

As the court noted, Gensler could not sue under the Copyright Act because Stabala did not make or sell copies of any plans or drawings in which Gensler claims a copyright. Using copyrighted photos or renderings taken from the employer may well cross the line. This provision of the Lanham Act requires some fraudulent act to succeed.

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