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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

In the statutory setting, fee awards are designed “to encourage suits that are not likely to pay for themselves, but are nevertheless desirable because they vindicate important rights.” on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). ” Diaz v. Jiten Hotel Management, Inc. , 3d 170 (1st Cir.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

This can be accomplished by asking the OSHA inspector to wait for the arrival of the designated representative before starting the inspection. Where the inspector refuses to wait or where it is impossible for the representative to personally appear, designate a back-up to fill in. If you’re unsure seek advice from counsel.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

Just like with your paper application, you should examine your simple job application form for potential legal liabilities. Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims. Simplicity isn’t just for your job applicants.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

Just like with your paper application, you should examine your simple job application form for potential legal liabilities. Education requirements that go beyond the knowledge necessary for the job or questions about criminal history may make you vulnerable to discrimination claims. Simplicity isn’t just for your job applicants.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. Project Performance and the Liability of Group Harmony?, 1978), Mail and Telephone Surveys: The Total Design Method, Wiley, New York. Klastorin, T. and Valluzzi, J.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.