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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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#139:  Constitutionality of Federal Set-Asides for Disadvantaged Contractors

NH Construction Law

Is this type of favoritism, intended to rectify past discrimination, constitutional? ” Next, the court ruled that regardless of any compelling interest in redressing past discrimination, the program was not “narrowly tailored” to remedy the problem. On September 23, 2024, one court gave its answer: No.

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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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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.