We’ve previously covered how contractors on federal construction projects must abide by affirmative action regulations, and it’s not hard to see that foreign-born workers are becoming a vital part of […]
The Construction Industry’s Foreign-Language Gap Read Post »
The new public charge rule that was supposed to be implemented by USCIS on October 15, 2019 has been blocked by three U.S. District Court judges. The rule sought to
Immigration Law: Public Charge Rule Read Post »
As an employer, you simply can’t make the mistake of retaliating against a worker that submits a complaint against you with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Federal law
How the New Taxpayer First Act Deals With Retaliation Complaints Read Post »
Construction firms must always be mindful of their safety practices. Whether it’s identifying hazards, performing a risk assessment, training and educating your workforce, or ensuring everyone on the site is
Does Your Construction Company Have Zero-Tolerance Policies? Read Post »
On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor issued a final rule on overtime, officially named “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees,”
Department of Labor Overtime Final Ruling Read Post »
There are over two million people incarcerated in the United States prison system and there are over 600,000 inmates released from our prison system annually. As we discussed in the
Prisoner Reentry Programs and the Construction Industry Part 2 Read Post »
It’s critical that Tennessee contractors understand licensing requirements before they bid on a project, offer to perform work in exchange for payment, or begin working on a project that is
Understanding Licensing Requirements for Subcontractors in Tennessee Read Post »
Hopefully, you don’t find yourself entangled in a dispute, but when you do, you may have to decide between pursuing a lawsuit or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, depending on
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 2 Read Post »
In a perfect world, construction firms could go about their business as usual without having to be worried about contract disputes, payment disputes, or defective work or product claims. However,
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry continues to deal with a significant labor gap issue. Construction firms have faced challenges retaining talented workers, and projects are often forced to have their deadlines pushed
Prisoner Reentry Programs and the Construction Industry Part 1 Read Post »
