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Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Pro Builder

One attorney says it’s been challenging for many employers who struggle to keep up with the rate of COVID developments and mandates. Another attorney told HR Dive that employers should update policies in writing, making it as clear as possible, and consider making the appointment in person or in a meeting. Read More. .

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New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

Leave also extends to the same for an employee’s spouse, child, parent, blood-related family member, or someone “whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.” That’s the legal speak! Employers may not retaliate against employees for taking or attempting to take paid sick leave.

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Details of tendering method in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

In legal term such tender recognizes constitute invitation to treat, a simple request made by the employer for appropriate contractor to tender their bids or offers. Client will acquire the bargain possible. The tender list becomes lengthy because too many contractors submit their tender for one job.

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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

While German works councils do not have the right to bargain collectively over contracts–the raison d’etre of American unions–the works council committee (comprised of hourly as well as salaried employees, with council members elected by employees) are given the right to be consulted about jobs cuts and working conditions.

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#125:  Pay-if-Paid Clauses and Contractor Default

NH Construction Law

A couple of years ago I blogged ( #101 ) on “pay-if-paid” clauses, which make a general contractor’s receipt of payment from the owner a prerequisite – a “condition precedent,” in legal terms – to its obligation to pay subcontractors. ” 286 A.3d 3d at 1201. Quinn Construction, Inc. 730 F.Supp.2d

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

Constructlaw

Further, some practitioners believe that there is a risk that the dispute board members, especially engineers who lack formal legal training, may disregard the requirements of a contract in favor of their own sense of equity and judgment. [7] He can be reached at Zach.Torres-Fowler@Troutman.com. [1] 3] See generally John W. Hinchey, et al.,

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Depending on legislation, which varies by jurisdiction, employers may need to remove questions about criminal history from the initial job application. Cafeteria Plan: A plan in which an employer offers their employees a variety of different benefits. The employee is able to choose which benefits would best fit their individual needs.