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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

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This act supports transportation improvement projects, energy grid development, water supply distribution, cybersecurity, environmental cleanup efforts, and other climate change-related ventures. It will also build a supportive infrastructure, which improves individuals’ access to essential resources like public transportation.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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Due to this gray area, companies with high risk operations may still be required to prohibit its usage, even if its use is allowed at the state level. To clarify, marijuana use has been largely prohibited for companies whose work is covered by federal regulations, such as the Department of Transportation or those under federal contracts.

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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. Be sure that employees have adequate transportation home. Harassment and Discrimination. This is especially true when alcohol is a factor.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

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Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The National Safety Council ranks the construction industry fourth in death rates behind agriculture, mining and transportation. The workforce is aging, so you must diversify and attract new talent.

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Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment

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“We could spur billions in new investment and create thousands of middle class jobs here in the United States by providing relief from outdated tax rules that discriminate against foreign investors who finance U.S. real estate projects,” said Jeffrey D. DeBoer, President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable. 2870 & S.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

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As builders take the lead to reduce the risk of contagion at work, superintendents and project managers will be the ones on the front lines implementing policy. Those who rely on public transportation may be exposed to another potential source of infection. How employees are getting to work is another issue.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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CoFi | Lindon, Utah CoFi is a fintech startup that has developed a fully vertical construction finance platform to address slow payments, complex lending, and risk of default in construction. PermitFlow's technology reduces risk and cost associated with construction, creating new paths to build housing affordably.