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Law

Understand the legal issues shaping the construction industry. Stay informed on contracts, labor regulations, compliance, litigation and evolving legislation that can affect your business.

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    Avoiding LEED Litigation

    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.
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    Turning Tax Credits Into Cash

    The tax code is reshaping the landscape for the construction industry. The entire built environment is embracing green initiatives, aided by significant incentives from the current (and former) administration. The government is investing heavily in clean technology, and many of the most lucrative incentives are being delivered through the tax code. Construction businesses can leverage these incentives to keep busy and profitable.
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    Controlling the Government Inspection

    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.
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    How to Protect Your Construction Company so the Party Doesn’t Get Out of Hand

    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.
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    New ANSI Regulations Impact Workers on All Roads and Highways

    Failure to comply with the new ANSI clothing requirements can risk workers safety and potentially result in costly safety citations.
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    How To Choose the Right Lawyer

    Ten Points to Consider When Selecting an Attorney
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    Avoid Discriminatory Provisions in Severance Agreements

    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.
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    Environmental Compliance Assistance

    Reviews construction regulations to keep you updated on construction industry regulations and OSHA regulations for construction to ensure compliance.
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    Employee or Independent Contractor?

    Understand the difference and save yourself from an ugly government audit. Construction firm owners continue to misclassify employees as independent contractors, and in the process, fail to pony up their share of taxes for unemployment and payroll, among others, to federal and state governments. So says the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state Departments of Labor, organizations that are investing millions of dollars in audits and investigations to find out. Based on the research- they have a point.
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    Recent California Supreme Court Decision Requires Public Entities to Disclose Information to Contractors that Might Impact Bids

    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.
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    Harassment Investigation Policies Protect Employers, Workers

    Home electronics retailer Video Only agreed to pay $630,000 and implement preventive measures to settle two lawsuits.
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    Incorporate to Protect Personal Assets

    Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying undertakings a person can pursue.
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