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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. The bottom line is: Subcontracting work will be very difficult to secure if you carry no insurance or policies with inadequate coverages. .

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters. Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Legal fees. On-demand legal help you can afford. Learn more.

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Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly

Best Practices Construction Law

Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. Another way may be the well-known legal maxim of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.) He is also a South Carolina certified mediator. Ned can be reached at nnicholson@burr.com or (803) 799-9800.

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New Guidance on the Vaccination Mandate for Federal Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The guidance states that where the new clause is included in a contractor’s contract (or subcontract), the vaccination requirements will apply to all “covered contractor employees.” This includes support roles like human resources, billing, and legal review. Are Contractors Entitled to Additional Compensation?

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. 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.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. 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. .

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