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Does Your Construction Business Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?

Construction Business Owner

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

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Regulations, Executive Orders & Court Rulings: Part 1

Construction Business Owner

The first of this two-part series will describe some key changes in federal regulations that could potentially make it harder, costlier and less efficient for employers to run their organizations. Election years often bring a flurry of legislative and regulatory activity. And this year is no different.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Employment Equality and Diversity Regulations in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to.

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Regulations that May Be Revised Under Trump

Construction Business Owner

Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.

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Navigating Heat-Related Safety

Construction Business Owner

My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

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The Potential for Regulation Revisions

Construction Business Owner

Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.

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Qualified Candidates & Critical Skills

Construction Business Owner

Unlike common workplace policies such as time and a half pay for overtime or mandatory family and medical leave, which are legally mandated, no federal or state laws or regulations require employers to have written job descriptions. As a result, some employers have never taken the time to create job descriptions.

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