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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

Construction is an industry where general contractors regularly hire third parties, or subcontractors, to do the bulk of the on-site work, so home builders sometimes are deemed the primary contractor. A discrimination claim could be more likely if an employee with the coronavirus charges that he or she felt stigmatized upon returning to work.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Just like with your paper application, you should examine your simple job application form for potential legal liabilities. If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). Project Performance and the Liability of Group Harmony?, CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire - Construction

This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Just like with your paper application, you should examine your simple job application form for potential legal liabilities. If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy.

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Federal Courts Not in the Business of Cleaning Up Language on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

Although the appeals court agreed that the superintendent's language and abuse were offensive, it did not establish a claim of unlawful same-sex discrimination. Ultimately, the appeals court concluded that there was insufficient evidence that the superintendent "acted on the basis of gender" in his treatment of the claimant.

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