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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections

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Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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Illinois Contractors Face Liability for Subcontractors' Unpaid Wages

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A new state law will increase contractors' liability starting July 1, with exemptions for public projects and union labor.

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OSHA's Worker Walkaround Representative Proposed Rule Raises Contractor Concerns

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Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

Programs designed to prevent workplace injury and illness are well established in countries like Canada, Australia, Norway, Japan, Korea and all the 27 member states of he European Union. In fact, the study shows that OSHA testing can actually result in significant savings for companies along with reducing company liability.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

await action by the federal government on mandatory ESG laws, the United Kingdom has become the first European Union country to enact mandatory ESG disclosure laws. As we in the U.S. However, the impact will not only be on the UK’s 1,300 largest companies and financial institutions, but also thousands of businesses in their supply chains.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

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55% of contractors are also calling for help from the federal government, not only to invest in public infrastructure and facilities, but also protection from liabilities resulting from exposure to COVID-19 on site. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Mental Health and Worker Well-Being

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And we’ve joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a coalition of contractors, trade unions and associations, industry service providers, and others working to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. It’s time to get serious about this critical issue facing our industry.

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