Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 10, 2014

Owners of buildings that generate onsite renewable energy, with solar panels or otherwise, and sell the renewable energy credits (RECs) should not claim the building “uses renewable energy.” The FTC, however, can take action under the Act if a marketer makes an environmental claim inconsistent with the Guides.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. They can also engage third-party consultants and public agencies that concentrate on various aspects of injury prevention, injury and claim management and cost-containment. .'

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Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the Oregon Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. More than 80 former staff have already instructed specialist employment lawyers at Aticus Law to investigate concerns around how the redundancy process was managed.

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Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2023

An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claimed Mechanical Design Systems paid a woman project manager half as much as men.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

The hiring of subcontractors wouldn’t let companies off the hook for unpaid wages, taxes, or worker’s comp claims for contingency workers under a bill in the California legislature. read more.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 11, 2019

A Department of Labor lawsuit alleges Boston-based Tara Construction facilitated an employee's immigration detention after an injury he reported sparked an OSHA investigation.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Jobless Claims Surged This Month, Here’s Why. million jobless claims, but by early September, that number grew to 1.7 million jobless claims. More than half of these new jobless claims come from California, which may come at no surprise. Read more to see the other factors playing into jobless claim growth.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 6, 2014

The only other industries where professionals feel more confident about their employment prospects are in finance, wholesale, and hospitality. According to a study of over 2,000 UK employees, 23% of the UK workforce feel “insecure” at work—but only 18% of engineers feel that way.

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Constructonomics

APRIL 12, 2010

I wouldn’t say that I was aggressively seeking employment, but I probably spoke with a company or recruiter about once a week. They of course played dumb and claimed that didn’t know who did it or how it happened. This guy was trying to get rid of me and he was using a sleazy method of doing it.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2014

The first six months of employment are the most risky for new tradespeople. The increase in injuries stems from mistakes such as falls from heights due to forgetting to tie off and tripping over items that could have been easily moved—things that experienced workers tend to avoid, Cauti says. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls. In that case, you may plan for some legal action against your employer. Likewise, an employee may also seek a lawsuit if the employer has not given suitable training, equipment, or breaks. Slip And Fall Accident. Overexertion. Bottom Line.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2023

Expense fraud is submitting falsified or inflated expense claims to receive reimbursement from the employer or avoid paying out of pocket. Here we discuss employee expense fraud, the reasons behind it, and, most importantly, how to prevent it from happening to your construction business. What is expense fraud?

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FDR Safety

MAY 11, 2015

Employees who want to pursue whistleblower-retaliation claims against employers may find it easier to do so under a new policy directive issued by OSHA. The directive, reported by the news site iwpnews.com, lowers the legal bar for OSHA to initiate an investigation of a complaint.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. Reduced Employer Liability. percent in injury claims. Further, savings were realized in workers’ compensation claims as small as $2,000 US as well as much larger.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

It is known for construction site staff to steal equipment while on the job, which is why keeping detailed logs of who has each item can help you to spot and protect yourself against potential theft, which you might need to make an insurance claim for down the line. Strong Security Doors And Gates.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

A new policy by DHS is a “win” for undocumented workers, one advocate says.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Experts suggest that compliance with employment laws be included in disaster planning so an employer isn't caught off guard.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

This includes construction claims and clarifies when the limitations period begins to run. the date of completion or termination of the contract between the engineer, architect, contractor and his employer. I posted more about that here. ). the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. the date of abandonment if not completed.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 21, 2016

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

RCD claims to have a stronger group of reporters on private projects. Their claimed strength is built on the back of RSMeans, which is a company that gathers unit costs for building product materials all around the world and has significant interaction with architects who specify those products.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

RCD claims to have a stronger group of reporters on private projects. Their claimed strength is built on the back of RSMeans, which is a company that gathers unit costs for building product materials all around the world and has significant interaction with architects who specify those products.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Department of Agriculture claims it controls “organic” agricultural and because marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, federal policy does not permit cannabis, a federally banned substance, to be labeled as organic. But the U.S. Organic marijuana Verdant Checked cannabis is coming.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Employers may be missing that point as well, losing an opportunity to keep workers safe and avoid the significant costs to their companies that come with off-the-job injuries. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Here are points to remember when it comes to the walk around inspection: The law provides that a representative of the employer shall be given an opportunity to accompany the inspector. As we have discussed in previous updates, employers should designate a company representative far in advance of any OSHA inspection.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. Nevertheless, OSHA will closely scrutinize employer policies that require “immediate” reporting of workplace injuries or illnesses. By Andrew Kaake.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

8 to court's claim of “grave statutory and constitutional issues,” in temporary restraining order of Nov. 5 agency COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employers of 100-plus workers and federal contractors Government must respond by 8pm EST on Nov.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your résumé demonstrates all of your best qualifications, giving potential employers a sense of what skills you bring and whether you will be a good fit for the job they are seeking to fill. In that instance, the employer is likely to hire people who are more appropriately skilled. . Madeline Miller. The answer is yes.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative is doing just that by educating employers and employees and providing much-needed resources . PRO BUILDER: What tools are available for an employer to empower an employee’s recovery? It’s definitely important to get employers connected to peers. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 27, 2014

But the current dispute playing out in letters between counsel for Palo Alto and Flintco is the claim by the City that when Flintco’s contract was terminated, it did not turn over the documentation necessary to pursue LEED certification.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“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.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Read Sedgwick Claims Management Services Expanding Tennessee HQ on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions management company will create 150 new jobs in Memphis, TN.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 9, 2013

District Court Eastern District of Michigan, claims the object of the Chinese companies’ illegal actions was to drive established solar industry leader Energy Conversion Devices out of business. and their U.S. affiliates, seeking over $950,000,000 in damages.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

OSHA exists to protect the health and wellness of America’s workforce and, typically, the employer bears the brunt of any penalties. Employers must understand that misleading a federal investigator is a serious mistake. The man also claimed that the employees had been tied off at the time.

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