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Former staff at collapsed groundworks firm win payout

Construction Enquirer

Former workers at a collapsed Kent groundworks contractor are set to receive cash payouts after being dismissed without consultation. Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

Construction Marketing

While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.” Independent Contractors (Self-Employed) vs. Employees. What is a 1099 Employee?

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Advise & Consult: Serious, expert legal insights for the construction industry

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Advise & Consult blog pulls together content from 23 experts in 15 states on a diversity of construction law issues. The Advise & Consult blog certainly isn’t light reading — but you wouldn’t want it to be dumbed down simple.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

It is time for contractors to get serious about the new accounting lease standard. It is time for contractors to get serious about the FASB ASU 2016?02 As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations. The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Here are seven traits of profitable contractors. Specialty contractors thrive on providing expertise in specific areas; however, if that expertise is not in demand, it has little value. One task facing all contractors is marketing – the act of promoting and/or selling services. In-Demand Expertise. Effective Marketing.

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Rydon pays out £27m for Grenfell civil claim settlement

Construction Enquirer

Grenfell contractor Rydon has revealed a provision of £26.7m Following productive and co-operative engagement between the parties, settlement terms have been agreed with the vast majority of those affected without the need for a prolonged legal process. level with last year from revenue slumped 35% to £91m.

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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

Restoration and remediation contractors provide a unique blend of services. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected. An overview of mechanics lien rights.

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