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Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’

Construction Dive

The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.

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New Jersey attorney general sues Iron Workers’ chapter for discrimination

Construction Dive

Bloomfield-based Local 11 skipped over Black workers for jobs in favor of White members and promoted a hostile work environment toward women, a lawsuit claims.

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Dotted Line: How to conduct business in a world of discrimination and harassment claims

Construction Dive

Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable.

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How to Organize Employee Files

Construction Business Owner

Basic personnel files are accessible to internal personnel, such as supervisors and human resources, as well as people outside the company, such as former employees and federal and state agencies conducting audits or investigating harassment and discrimination claims.

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Carpenter's lawsuit alleges gender-based firing

Construction Dive

A New York-based construction firm faces a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against women.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

Also make clear that, by law, no employee will be retaliated or discriminated against for reporting injuries or illnesses or making safety complaints. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. . Clearly spell out the company’s disciplinary policy for safety infractions.

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Is the Justice Department Cracking Down on Violations of Immigration Law within the Construction Industry?

Construction Dive

Department of Justice (DOJ) settled an immigration-related discrimination claim against Constructor Services Inc. Federal officials have wrapped up another enforcement action against a construction company over alleged violations of U.S. immigration law. Last week, the U.S. CSI), a business headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta.

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