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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. This reduction in claims translated to savings of 26 percent in workers’ compensation costs in the four years following the inspections. These figures were compiled in comparison with a similar number of uninspected companies in the same high hazard industries.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. How long have you been with the group? Why did you get involved in helping injured workers?

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The Case For Paying Marketers More

Help Everybody Everyday

Today, I’m going to make the case for why many marketers are not being properly compensated under Federal law. And I’m going to provide all the information you or they would need to decide for themselves whether or not anyone’s compensation needs to be adjusted. Last year, I sat through a legal presentation at a firm called Reed Smith.

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Contractor Submits “Penny Bid” for Rock Removal and Loses in the End

Best Practices Construction Law

To be clear, the Contractor sought additional compensation based solely on the “additional rock” and not due to some concealed condition. The figure as “solely for the purpose of allowing comparison of the submitted bids.” The Court’s Reasoning.

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Contractor Submits “Penny Bid” for Rock Removal and Loses in the End

Best Practices Construction Law

To be clear, the Contractor sought additional compensation based solely on the “additional rock” and not due to some concealed condition. The figure as “solely for the purpose of allowing comparison of the submitted bids.” The Court’s Reasoning.

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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1]. Establish the details of how the JOC consultant is being compensated. 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice. Unit Price Book: Do’s.

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What You Need to KNOW about Job Order Contracting

Building Information Management

It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. Establish the details of how the JOC consultant is being compensated. This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice. Joint Owner/Contractor site visit.