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What to Know About the Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act

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The Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (CWMA) prohibits employers from improperly classifying their workers as independent contractors, not employees, to avoid their obligation to provide workers’ compensation benefits. In Dep’t of Labor & Indus.,Uninsured Uninsured Emp’rs Guar.

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Pennsylvania Expands Work Zone Safety Camera Program

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Pennsylvania launched a new Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program.

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Why the Location in Construction Litigation Matters

Construction Business Owner

Why the Location in Construction Litigation Matters. Pennsylvania contractors may believe they can rely on the terms of the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) to ensure a Pennsylvania forum for any disputes arising out of construction occurring in Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Manning.

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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Clarifies Recovery and Service Requirements of Mechanics’ Lien Law

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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concluded 2023 by issuing two opinions that clarify (1) the costs recoverable under the Lien Law and (2) the requirements for perfecting service of a lien claim. Rather, a sufficient connection must exist between the person served and the defendant to show that service was reasonably calculated.

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Link-Belt Excavators Adds Dealer in Pennsylvania

Construction Equipment

as its dealer for hydraulic excavators and parts in Southeastern Pennsylvania. A location at 7096 Carlisle Pike, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, will serve the following counties: Adams, Centre, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton,… Excavator manufacturer Link-Belt has named CRW Corp.

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Construction Projects Across Pennsylvania Get Ready to Roll

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After sitting idle for approximately six weeks, nonessential construction sites across Pennsylvania are gearing up to resume work on May 1.

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Pennsylvania Contractor Finds Civil War Era Cannonballs During Site Excavation

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As a crew from Franjo Construction were preparing a Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania site for a 274,823 square foot mixed-use apartment complex, one of their experienced excavator operators hit something hard and knew he had just found something pretty cool: a significant amount of Civil War-era cannonballs.