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YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

As an employer, your greatest responsibility is that of your workers’ well-being. It was designed to provide a set of broad guidelines which employers must follow to achieve maximum safety compliance. The guarantee of a safe workplace was originally granted by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Instead, only three groups have the right to sue directly: the Labor Commissioner; a joint labor-management cooperation committee (29 U.S.C. Joint employment liability has been an ongoing trend in California. All California employers should be reminded of Labor Code section 2810.3 , which went into effect on January 1, 2016.

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October 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Employers may be missing that point as well, losing an opportunity to keep workers safe and avoid the significant costs to their companies that come with off-the-job injuries. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

When should an employee report a workplace injury to their employer? Employers often view injured employees as damaged goods and feel that there is a pool of younger, hungrier people from which they can find a replacement for the injured workers’ job. Certain exceptions exist, depending upon the circumstances.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. Accounting is essential to manage expenses and study how well your business is doing financially. Labor costs. Utility bills.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.