Caterpillar to pay $800K discrimination settlement
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2024
The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.
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Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
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Construction Industry Trends: July 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 3, 2022
From a construction slowdown to huge project announcements to construction safety and tackling racism and discrimination, here are the July headlines.
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EEOC sues Shimmick for discrimination, retaliation
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A woman worker was given the choice to switch to the night shift or hand in her keys after cooperating with an internal investigation, according to the complaint.
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EEOC report berates construction for discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2023
After a yearlong investigation, the agency says construction stands out from other industries for “egregious incidents of harassment.”
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Terminated worker sues Brasfield & Gorrie for discrimination
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
A suit in federal court alleges supervisors for the Birmingham, Alabama, firm harassed the employee for his Mexican heritage and wearing earrings at work.
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New Jersey attorney general sues Iron Workers’ chapter for discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
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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Five Common I-9 Compliance Mistakes
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 28, 2014
By following Form I-9 requirements, employers ensure that employees possess proper work authorization and that hiring practices do not unlawfully discriminate based on immigration status.' All employers in the U.S. must use the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 to verify that employees hired after Nov.
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Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2024
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.
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EEOC sues New Jersey electrical contractor for age discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.
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EEOC obtains $2.6M judgment against construction staffing firm
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
The agency alleged in a discrimination suit that Maryland-based Green JobWorks refused to hire women for demolition and laborer jobs.
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Departments of Justice and Labor to Target Employers that 'Discriminate' against Americans by Hiring Foreign Workers
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 2, 2018
The organizations agreed to work together in cracking down on companies that "discriminate" against U.S.
Study finds racism, discrimination common in construction industry
BD+C
AUGUST 25, 2021
A new study commissioned by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) found that workplace discrimination of minority groups and women was common in the construction industry.
Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
Construction Dive
JULY 23, 2024
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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Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2022
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020. Just two years after a nationwide push for progress and equality following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, little to no improvement seems to have been made to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment on jobsites, Construction Dive reports.
5 Cat Workers File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Company
Construction Equipment
APRIL 28, 2015
plant have sued the company for racial discrimination. The workers, who are all black, said in their suit that they have been subject to racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Five Caterpillar employees at the Aurora, Ill., As a result, they have lost wages and suffered emotional harm as stated in their suit.
How to Organize Employee Files
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2015
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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Electrical subcontractor on Apple Park campus sued by EEOC for racial discrimination
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The lawsuit alleges that Air Systems Inc. tolerated racial harassment of African American workers on the tech giant's second campus project.
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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. cbroderick. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites.
These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners
Pro Builder
JANUARY 12, 2023
These Three Women Are Finding Solutions to Combat Discrimination Against Black Homeowners. The home appraisal industry is plagued by a lack of diversity, and that misrepresentation has led to decades of racial discrimination and a widening affordability gap which these three female appraisers are working to resolve.
These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. cbroderick. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 09:49. Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites.
Heads Up Public Contractors! Nashville to Pass Non-Discrimination.
Best Practices Construction Law
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender. Just like jobsite injuries, any discrimination or harassment greater than zero is completely unacceptable. courtesy of NAWIC/Safe Site Check In.
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Dotted Line: How to conduct business in a world of discrimination and harassment claims
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
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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Texas Agency Discriminated in Awarding Flood Mitigation Project Money, HUD Says
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2022
Federal officials are threatening to take the Texas General Land Office to court over the way the state distributed $1 billion in storm mitigation project funds.
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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 3, 2022
As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.
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Federal Contractor Alert - April 8, 2015 Deadline Ahead for Compliance with New Rules on Workplace Discrimination
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
In a recent Client Alert, construction law firm Smith Currie & Hancock LLP reminds us of President Obama''s Executive Order (EO) protecting employees of federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against.
Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.
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OSHA’s Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
FDR Safety
MARCH 16, 2021
In addition, the NEP places special emphasis on ensuring employees are protected from discrimination and retaliation.
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Women Cite Continuing Hurdles to Boosting Trade Numbers, Reports Say
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
The North American Building Trades Union study on diversity and inclusion found work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sexual harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.
Boston First to Adopt Obama-Era Zoning Rules
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Boston has become the first major city in the country to incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.
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Justice Department Punishes Landscaping Company for Discrimination
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 3, 2018
Triple H misled American workers in advertisements for more than 450 landscaping jobs to discourage Americans from applying.
Carpenter's lawsuit alleges gender-based firing
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2018
A New York-based construction firm faces a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against women.
Boston First to Embrace Obama-Era Zoning Rules
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.
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Is America ready for the iToilet?
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
The products were for discriminating, not to mention, wealthy posteriors with prices in excess of $5,000. Multi-function, bidet-style "smart toilets" have been on the market for years with offering such as Kohler''s Numi and Toto''s Neorest. Now Japan''s Lixil Corp., the parent of American Standard, is looking to mainstream smart toilets.
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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden
FDR Safety
JANUARY 27, 2021
Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect a return to press releases for all large penalties, willful violations, criminal prosecutions, and other significant agency actions. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.
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Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration
Pro Builder
JULY 7, 2020
Born to German Jewish immigrants, Eichler was sensitive to the common practices housing discrimination and believed if a buyer was qualified, there was no reason not to sell them a home.
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Green light for first women-only tower block
Construction Enquirer
MAY 2, 2023
Tracey Downey, Chief Executive at Women’s Pioneer Housing, said: “We were delighted to receive planning consent from Ealing Council for this ambitious development, which will help so many women facing abuse, discrimination and social and economic disadvantages, including on the housing market. ”
President Biden Ups His Budget to Combat Housing Crisis
Pro Builder
MARCH 29, 2022
President Biden’s new budget aims to provide rental assistance to low-income tenants, increase the total number of affordable housing units, create a smoother path to homeownership, and fight housing discrimination. .
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Women in Construction – As Told By Women
Construction Marketing
MARCH 13, 2018
Pointing out that the minorities are becoming the majority, she says : “We’re coming from all walks of life; we don’t discriminate. Rivera believes that the future is bright for all minorities, including women. When someone tells me construction isn’t diverse, I have to beg to differ on that. ” .
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New Advice from Feds on Hiring Those with Arrest Records
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Anti-bias agency EEOC expands guidance on how criminal records and discrimination complaints factor in employment decisions.
New EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Asphalt Paving Firm
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The lawsuit against Asphalt Paving Systems was brought on behalf of multiple former employees working at the company's Florida operations.
Are Public Agencies Ignoring Their Own Evaluation Factors?
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2015
During the evaluation of proposals, however, the agency focused on one of those factors as a “significant discriminator” and used it to choose one contractor over another. This was allowed because a discriminator, although not identified in the solicitation, need not be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor.
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