Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The order made clear that a new clause requiring vaccinations would be included in new contracts in the near future, but questions remained about which employees would ultimately be subject to the requirements. Which Contracts Are Subject to the New Requirements? If a Contract is Subject to the New Rules, Which Employees Are Covered?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may also need to pay the higher self-employment tax rate. If you decide to go freelance, you almost certainly won’t receive benefits through an employer like you would as working for a general contractor. However, you’ll be focused on the relationship with the general contractor instead.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction compensation increased 0.8% Production responsibilities for establishments in this sector are usually specified in (1) contracts with the owners of construction projects (prime contracts) or (2) contracts with other construction establishments (subcontracts). Employment (in thousands). in Q1) and 2.5%

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments. Licensing & contract requirements. How do I get plumbing insurance?

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The Executive Order is scheduled to take effect for contracts entered into after January 1, 2017. Here are some takeaways: Since the rule applies only to federal contractors, you may not be required to change your existing employment practices. Signed by President Barack Obama on September 7, 2015, Executive Order No.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. Workers compensation insurance. Employment practices liability. It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You, your employees, and your clients may lessen the risk of contracting the disease with the use of proper PPE. . An individual’s decision not to wear PPE, despite the fact that it was given by their employer, is a typical hurdle that workers’ compensation advocates deal with on a daily basis. Conclusion.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe someone intended the message as a joke; but maybe not — whatever, even if it had been meant in humour, it is a parody of all that can be wrong in an employment offer/working environment. (I One sales employee, knowing her performance wouldn’t be meeting standards, decided to forge sales insertion orders and contracts.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you work on a job with a general contractor, the contract itself may require that all subcontractors have insurance before the job can begin. The contract may ask that each sub carry a liability amount of $2 million, for example. Who needs HVAC insurance? How do I get HVAC insurance?

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

New Hampshire Government Contracting Assistance Center: A cooperative program of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and the U.S. The NH Working Programs: Stay at Work, Return to Work and Ready to Work are three programs offered through New Hampshire Employment security aimed at helping businesses meet their hiring needs.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 26, 2012

Pay Flat Fee You don’t have to pay for payroll taxes, workers compensation insurance, health and other benefits, or office expenses. Our contract guarantees it. No Commitment Required Our contract has no time minimum time commitment clause. Benefits of Hiring Fast Easy Accounting vs. an Employee. No problem!

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Depending on legislation, which varies by jurisdiction, employers may need to remove questions about criminal history from the initial job application. Cafeteria Plan: A plan in which an employer offers their employees a variety of different benefits. The employee is able to choose which benefits would best fit their individual needs.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. This might mean that the project ran too long or the workers didn’t get the compensation they were promised. AS AN EMPLOYER, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE ALL THE RISKS?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Most construction projects begin with signing a contract. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs. This might mean that the project ran too long or the workers didn’t get the compensation they were promised. . As an Employer, How Can You Manage all the Risks?

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NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free? RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Suddenly just like any other employee you owe Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal Unemployment. As an employer among your responsibilities are these: Pay workers’ compensation. IRS Taxes : When you entered into the contract, was this person responsible for filing a tax return with the IRS for his or her business?

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemises all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC). This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. and some other areas.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 22, 2015

Residential contracting consultant Michael Stone has never wavered in his belief (and advocacy) that residential contractors should employ sales representatives who work on pure commission. However, this option isn’t universal within the architectural, engineering and construction community. It’s a conundrum.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 15, 2012

5 Errors in Drafting Equity Compensation Plans. Contracting Business. Since Louis Opländer founded the company in 1872, it has gone on to become a leading innovator in the field of highly efficient pumps and mixers. Wilo SE operates 60 production and sales companies worldwide and employs over 6,700 employees. Post new comment.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology 12. Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology Block chain technology is the basis for crypto currency, which allows payments and other transactions to be carried out without any intermediaries.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Any type of business activity is eligible, but these incentives depend on local approval and varying levels of minimum investment, job creation and employee compensation at the facility, depending on location. Participating employers are compensated through a reduced federal income tax liability. . OTHER INCENTIVES.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1535 (Providing requirements for business payment contracts). Cary Condotta, (R-Wenatchee) (R) on January 25, 2011, provides for specific requirements for business payment contracts. Introduced by Rep.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

In the past very specific measuring techniques were taught and employed by surveyors to compensate for minor mechanical imperfections in theodolites. One must now do more than memorize techniques that compensate for errors. Vertical circle eccentricity cannot be compensated for in this manner since the circle moves with the telescope.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2018

Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation changes to the Consumer Price Index before adjustment for seasonal variation. The all urban consumer group represents about 93 percent of the total U.S. population. The CPI-W population represents about 29 percent of the total U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 16, 2012

It is a right-to-work state, has a fixed 6 percent corporate income tax rate and has one of the lowest average workers’ compensation costs and unemployment burdens in the U.S., Virginia has been making headlines as a great state for business with several favorable factors. CNBC ranked Virginia as America’s Top State for Business for 2011.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 15, 2013

The most basic understanding of OSHA compliance boils down to the General Duty Clause, which says every employer needs to create a safe workplace for its employees by addressing what can reasonably go wrong. The act defines an employer as one who is engaged in a business affecting commerce and has employees. Really, that’s it.

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 21, 2005

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. One exception to this is where the employer has entered into an express waiver. Thanks to Contracts Prof Blog. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

. “Our research shows that the C-suite is out of touch with HR on business strategy and priorities, and workers are not getting what they want from their employers in terms of incentives, benefits and training.” Compensation Matters Most. Compensation Models, Development and Technology Must Change.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building.

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Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. For this reason, owners and contractors should ensure there is consistency among the dispute resolution provisions of the various contracts. Design architects and engineers.

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