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As Nationwide Strike Loomed, 900,000 German Workers Settle With Construction Employers

ENR Construction

Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers

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900,000 German Workers Reach Deal With Construction Employers, Avoid Nationwide Strike

ENR Construction

Wage adjustments in settlement, subject to final union and employer approval, would balance disparities between country's east and west regions; giant contractor Hochtief negotiates independent deal with workers

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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer

Construction Enquirer

Engineering construction workers operating under the Blue Book agreement have overwhelmingly rejected contractors’ final wage increase offer. The employers’ latest two-year offer includes a 8.5% increase in both hourly rates and travel allowance for 2024, followed by a 3.5%

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law? Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media.

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

Constructlaw

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

Lets Build

The UK remains uncertain of the full impact the EU referendum will have and how Brexit will actually affect the construction industry. Many businesses within the construction industry employ EU labour because it is cheaper. Find Here: Modernise Or Die: The Need For Change In Construction.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains. 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.