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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

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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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. office of Akerman. . Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. The Opening Conference: Most OSHA inspections start with an unannounced visit by a compliance officer and an Opening Conference.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Information technology in both office and field settings can often improve efficiency and productivity. Legal experts often cite communication problems as the root cause of many construction disputes. Successful firms recognize the importance of providing a healthy work environment for workers, both in the field and the office.

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ATTN: Federal Contractors, Beware of Harassment and Discrimination on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

In lawyer-speak, Executive Order 11246 expressly prohibits federal contractors and federally–assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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Those Days Are Over

Business Facilities

The most significant battles against discrimination in America throughout our history usually have followed the same trajectory. Finally, after legal liability and economic impact weigh in behind public opinion, the scales of justice permanently tilt toward a righteous outcome. The boycott coincided with a U.S.