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Consider Collectively Bargained Workers' Compensation

Construction Business Owner

Collectively bargained workers' compensation gives building trade unions and union contractors the ability to create their own workers' comp system, tailored to their specific needs. You may have also heard of collectively bargained workers' compensation referred to as "carve outs" in the traditional workers' compensation system.

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Impact of Labor Laws on Construction: Key Considerations for Compliance

Building Radar

As the industry evolves, understanding and complying with these laws is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and legal conformity. For an overview of recent changes and their implications, refer to Zuper’s blog. Misclassification can lead to significant penalties and legal disputes.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BD+C

Time is of the Essence With Construction Litigation Across most jurisdictions in the United States, time is an issue from a legal perspective. This ensures that the report remains legally sound. The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments. Also referred to as errors and omissions insurance, professional liability covers professionals when the services they provide lead to financial losses for a third party.

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Salary Still King, But Quality Of Life Matters Too

Business Facilities

The report features salary ranges for hundreds of professional occupations in the accounting, finance, technology, creative, legal and administrative support fields. What are your retention rates, and how often do employees refer their friends to open jobs within the company? Click to enlarge image.