Considering the following rules and guidelines during contract signing can help your company avoid Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) related litigation after a project.
For the last few years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and other agencies have emphasized cooperation and consultation more than the vigorous enforcement associated with the early 1990s.
Summer is approaching and company sponsored picnics and softball games are just around the corner but so are liability issues for employers who are holding these gatherings. From impaired driving accidents to sexual harassment charges or worker’s compensation claims, events involving over-the-top partying can expose employers to serious risks. Therefore, when planning your company outing this year, be sure to take precautions to minimize your risks.
While many consider severance agreements to be the domain of senior executives and white-collar workers, these agreements are frequently standard operating procedures in many industries, including construction, when discharging employees of any type.
The case, Los Angeles Unified School District v. Great American Insurance Company and Hayward Construction Company (2010) 49 Cal.4th 739, became a key battleground for California public agencies against contractors.