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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. California. Massachusetts. Washington.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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This year’s finalists in the Policy & Regulatory Reform category include organizations focused on addressing historically lengthy processes, such as accelerating permitting and connecting LMI individuals to housing opportunities. The construction business has one of the highest project failure rates of any industry.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. No one should be permitted to leave intoxicated with the intention of operating a motor vehicle. Harassment and Discrimination.

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Construction marketing lessons learned in Zimbabwe

Construction Marketing Ideas

These are the lessons of goals, focus and intelligent risk-taking, along with perhaps the most important concept: The willingness to strive for greatness, and your discovery of what happens when you get there. However, I learned here that racial discrimination would work to my advantage. It took 18 months.

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Those Days Are Over

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The most significant battles against discrimination in America throughout our history usually have followed the same trajectory. These fights begin with a handful of courageous people risking everything to stand up and declare “no more!” Three months later, then-Gov. workforce consists of females.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the legal risks involved with your superintendents, project managers and other employees, you should should be adequately prepared. Cell phones cameras, video and audio recorder capabilities, and text functions can be an employer’s worst nightmare when it comes to harassment and discrimination claims. Let’s Talk about Sex(ting).

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All About Tendering | What Is Tendering | What Is a Tender in Construction | Tendering Meaning in Construction

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This application of the construction tendering process reduces the risk of non-success. Because every work permits more desirable architect companies to tenders on it and the choice depends on both variety and cost, every applicant creates each attempt and excess more possibility to cut price and improve the class. Bid submission.