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. That's why you need legal help.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. The post Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 19, 2015

Employers and even some employees are beginning to consider pay cards an attractive payment option. Our world is becoming more and more electronic, and people are becoming increasingly accustomed to paying for goods and services with the swipe of a plastic card.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 6, 2017

As this technology segment continues to grow, employers must follow state and federal laws that relate to social media, or they will likely find themselves in an unwanted legal dispute.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. More than 80 former staff have already instructed specialist employment lawyers at Aticus Law to investigate concerns around how the redundancy process was managed.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2018

Zero-tolerance rules can remain despite recreational marijuana being legal — but employers nationwide must keep an eye on the issue.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

9) Legality and Taxes. You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. Overall, starting a roofing and guttering business requires a thorough business plan, legal steps, and marketing. 8) Brand name. Brainstorm on your brand name. There are various business structures.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 2, 2023

Legal experts said the shift does pose a risk for lax employers, but will likely be used sparingly for extreme cases.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

Construction Employment Growth Surges in February. Despite the shortage of skilled workers, construction employment has seen significant gains recently. The takeaway: This employment growth is positive news for construction. percent, a full percentage point lower than this time last year. Contractors are hiring.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration. Former workers at a collapsed Kent groundworks contractor are set to receive cash payouts after being dismissed without consultation.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

Legal experts told Construction Dive that employers should keep an eye on the case as it returns to Washington state court.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It's a Catch-22 situation for workers and employers who are located in parts of the U.S. and Canada where it is legal to partake of recreational marijuana but not legal to have detectible trace amounts of drugs in their body on the job.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you, as an employer, have 1099 employees on your staff from time to time, you may be wondering whether you are required to provide health insurance to them. While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. Then, they will take care of their own self-employment taxes.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

While it’s the responsibility of your employer to provide a safe workplace that complies with all the safety hazard requirements, you should consider your safety as your personal responsibility. So, putting aside the legal safety requirements that need to be complied with, you’ll also have to consider those risks that are unique to your site.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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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Safety Services Company

MARCH 20, 2014

Currently twenty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Can businesses continue to drug test workers and job applicants for a drug the state says is legal? Is legalizing marijuana indirectly legalizing impairment in the workplace? If they do, what happens when someone tests positive?

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Legal Documents. This article outlines what’s required. Final Thoughts.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

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. Unless trade secrets are involved, the employer generally has no right to object.If Always exercise this right.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

In that case, you may plan for some legal action against your employer. Also, if you experienced exposure to the things mentioned above because of your employer’s carelessness, such an employer may take up the medical expenses you may incur and be responsible for your time out at your job. Bottom Line.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate. Legal experts worry that the wait might not be worth the gamble. . It is something employers are considering ahead of the Jan. If an employer completely ignores this, OSHA is ready to send a message to bad actors.". Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:22.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Where an employer engages an independent contractor to undertake work on its behalf, the employer will generally not be liable for any unauthorised torts committed by the independent contractor during the execution of its work. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

In April 2010, OSHA released a memorandum requiring all employers to offer OSHA training in a language that all employees understand. Do you understand the legal requirements for teaching these important policies? Many employers accommodate two languages, English and Spanish, but many workers speak other languages.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

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. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. RELATED. “The

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FDR Safety

MAY 11, 2015

Employees who want to pursue whistleblower-retaliation claims against employers may find it easier to do so under a new policy directive issued by OSHA. The directive, reported by the news site iwpnews.com, lowers the legal bar for OSHA to initiate an investigation of a complaint.

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FDR Safety

MAY 31, 2012

Federal law defines willfulness as occurring when an employer intentionally disregards the Occupational Safety and Health Act or acts with plain indifference to that law. An excellent article by Willis J. Goldsmith and Jacqueline M.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Embarking on a construction project in Texas entails navigating a web of legal requirements to ensure compliance. This compliance checklist will guide you through the key legal requirements, helping you avoid costly fines and project delays.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With diversity and inclusive policies providing quantifiable benefits, construction employer sharpen their focus on LGBTQ+ employee recruitment and retention.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

An administrative law judge has fired what may amount to a legal “shot across the bow” at OSHA, ruling that the agency has been overstepping its bounds on the issue of enterprise-wide abatement.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 30, 2021

What are the practical and legal considerations for surcharging unvaccinated employees? Now some employers are considering increasing health insurance contribution costs for workers who chose not to get the ?COVID-19 First came incentives like gift cards and other forms of direct payment. COVID-19 vaccine.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In a construction context, retention typically refers to money that the employer deducts and retains from interim payments due to the contractor as security for the proper completion of the works and/or the rectification of any defects or other non-compliant work.

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Building Information Management

JULY 25, 2013

Here’s a quick overview of a recent meeting discussing the legal aspects of BIM held July 2013. The Protocol should detail all Building Information Models that are going to be produced by all parties contracted to the employer on the project. BIM COBIE 2013 framework LEGAL UK' Key items a noted below: 1.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2021

One attorney says it’s been challenging for many employers who struggle to keep up with the rate of COVID developments and mandates. Another attorney told HR Dive that employers should update policies in writing, making it as clear as possible, and consider making the appointment in person or in a meeting. Read More. .

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