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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Federal Construction Contractors Are Faced with the Double Whammy of the Pandemic and Price Escalation: What Can Be Done?

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. As a result, productivity suffered and the country saw shortages of construction workers.

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Hiring a Contractor - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Partner, Julian Construction. « Julian Construction Shares Tips For Maintaining A Foundation | Main. Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor » 12/07/2011. Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation. Shawn Kyles.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. When should an employee report a workplace injury to their employer? WILG president talks workplace injuries.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Sen.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. City will construct parking structures and provide ample surface parking. P83 Innovation Center campus conceptual renderings. City of Peoria). Army and other foreign militaries. In 2016, U.S.

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