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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. Drizner and Michael Lobie. Editor’s note : This blog was originally published as a Client Alert by Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Throughout American history, women and minority workers have experienced fewer employment opportunities. The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. BBB also focuses on increasing employment opportunities as we transition out of the global pandemic.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Hence, try to consider if you’ll need trucks, carts, hoists, dollies, or forklifts in handling or transporting materials. Once the materials have been successfully transported, the contractors may then confirm the delivery. Ensure Proper Site Security . Likewise, using the proper tool for the job can save your back.

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

Analysis Construction awaits clarity on energy investment Is the UK making credible progress towards securing our energy supplies or is it, as researchers suggest, actually going backwards in terms of achieving commitments made only two years ago? billion A9 Dualling programme.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. Things like “always keep a load strapped and secured” makes sense until the worker(s) must unstrap the load to move it. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Other concerns include: a perceived lack of job security due to the cyclical nature of the sector; a perceived lack of opportunity for growth and promotion; and concerns about low levels of diversity and inclusion for women and under-represented groups.”

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LESS DAYLIGHT, MORE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

Proper lighting is an integral part of workplace security and employee safety. If work must proceed after dark, employers need to provide electrical lighting that properly illuminates all work areas. Enhance security by making sure outdoor building and parking lot lights are turned on at dusk.

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