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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. If the inspector points out an issue that is easily corrected (e.g.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

If a company has a union representative they also take part in the investigation. In addition to “apparent violations” the OSHA investigator will advise that: The employer must not discriminate against employees for health and safety activity. Step 1 Opening Conference.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Collective Bargaining: One or more unions meeting with representatives from an organization to negotiate labor contracts. Wage Theft: Theft that occurs when employees do not receive their legally or contractually promised wages.

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What the Supreme Court’s Decision on the Same-Sex Marriage Ban Means to Contractors?

Best Practices Construction Law

First, you may want to re-examine benefit policies to be sure that same‐sex married couples are not discriminated against. While the decision focuses on same sex marriage bans across the states, there are a few issues to be mindful of as an employer in the construction industry (or in any industry for that matter).

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The Contractor shall perform the work under this Contract on the job site in association with Owner staff, other Owner Contractors, and/or Subcontractors, per JOC stimulations (whether union / Davis-Bacon, or non-union and shall complete the work assigned in the time required.). Non-Discrimination.