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Federal Contractor Alert - April 8, 2015 Deadline Ahead for Compliance with New Rules on Workplace Discrimination

Construction Dive

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.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

The bottom line is: Subcontracting work will be very difficult to secure if you carry no insurance or policies with inadequate coverages. . It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

Mutual respect Respecting another person includes acknowledging their talents and abilities, and not discriminating against them because of their race or social background. Effective project management Successful subcontracting relies on effective project management. Don’t take sides or blame one person.

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Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Poster Update

Safety Services Company

The federal labor law poster’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) posting has been updated to include sexual orientation and gender identity on the list of discrimination protections for employers with a federal government contract or subcontract. This EEO posting revision follows President Obama’s signing of Executive Order 11478.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Subcontracts. At the completion of the project, any savings associated with the Subcontract may be required to be passed along to the Order by way of a change order. Subcontract bid. Non-Discrimination. When it is necessary for the Contractor may be allowed to use the services of a Subcontractor. Execution Procedures.