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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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Rydon pays out £27m for Grenfell civil claim settlement

Construction Enquirer

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. Rydon Homes was the main profit driver left in the group generating a pre-tax profit of £11m up from £3.7m previously.

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

Construction Business Owner

According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.

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ESG is Not Just for Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

that is more than 125% of the planet’s gross domestic product in 2021) they will lend to main street businesses, at a profit, to fund business’ implementation of government climate change policy. ESG will no doubt make many on Main Street richer. Private lenders banded together at the recent COP26 U.N. yes, this blog will continue).

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Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

What are the practical and legal considerations for surcharging unvaccinated employees? It also may be an alternative to a vaccination mandate, says Wade Symons, partner at Mercer, an HR consulting firm. "My Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers Gain Momentum. Mon, 08/30/2021 - 11:19. Workplace safety is also a consideration.

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The Financial Effects Of A Safe Workplace

FDR Safety

Here are the two main ways that workplace safety impacts a company’s finances: Direct Costs. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. For a FREE consultation, please contact Flavius Brown, Vice President at FDRsafety.

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The Financial Impact of a Workplace Injury

FDR Safety

Here are the two main ways that workplace safety impacts a company’s finances: Direct Costs. This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses.

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