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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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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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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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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.

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Ignorance of Law Can Cost You Debarment on Federal and State Construction Projects

Construction Law Monitor

prevailing wage laws and workers’ compensation laws), you may be debarred and no longer allowed to work on a state or federal construction project. First, be certain that you are not violating any prevailing wage laws, workers’ compensation laws, contractor registration laws, apprenticeship requirements, and/or industrial insurance laws.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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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.