How The Construction Industry Is Changing Due To COVID-19
Across America, several states are opening back up for business, and others are returning construction work to “essential” status. That means thousands of construction workers are headed back to job sites. However, the world they left may be different than the one they are walking into. There will be a lot of restrictions including but […]
Construction Contractors Take Preventative Measures During COVID-19 Pandemic
Across the country, nothing is standardized when it comes to construction. Some states have said the construction industry is essential and in other states, it has been completely shut down. Rules about how to do social distancing and still do your job can be confusing. We’re going to provide you with some ideas of how […]
Does Your Construction Contracting Company Hire Protected Veterans?
If your company works with the federal government or even a state government, it’s understanding the laws regarding “protected veterans” is important to your business. Veteran protected status goes back to 1974 when the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA) was enacted into law. In a simple explanation, protected veterans is an affirmative action program […]
Federal Construction Contractors And Discrimination Against The Disabled
If your construction contracting company works with the federal government, you are probably aware of the complexity of regulations that you must follow. One of them is ensuring that you do not discriminate against people with disabilities. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits federal contractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with […]
Does Your Construction Contracting Company Have To Comply With Gender Identification Regulations?
Over the last few years, issues of gender identification have become issues in the workplace. The questions for construction contractors are; what is gender identification and how can you ensure your business and employees are protected. Federal law regarding gender identity protections is weak. However, twenty-three states prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity. It’s […]
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance For Construction Contractors
If you intend to bid for contracts with the federal, state, or local governments you will have to comply with equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. These laws are in place to ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with good faith efforts to meet affirmative action goals. An equal opportunity clause in a contractor agreement declares […]
Challenges Of Employment Compliance Of Construction Contractors
Not paying attention to labor and employment law compliance is a common problem in the construction industry. While construction law often involves issues related to contract disputes, payment issues, and quality of construction work, there has been a serious lapse in employment compliance by construction contractors. There may be very good reasons… but none of […]
Is Your Construction Contracting Business To In Violation Of OSHA’s General Duty Clause?
There are a lot of things to keep up within your business and near the top of the list is ensuring you are compliant with OHSA regulations. The last thing you need or want is an accident or someone reporting you to OSHA for not complying with safety standards. What does it take to be […]
Contractors, Recycling, And Protecting The Environment
Gone are the days that recycling is just for soda cans and household plastics. More and more, just about anything can be recycled. When something is recycled, it’s being refurbished so that it can be re-used to make something new and shiny. Recycling isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for a contractor’s wallet […]
Drywall Contractors Face Hidden Hazards
Drywall is an amazing innovation that changed the way we build structures. Because it’s so familiar and simple to work with, it’s easy to forget that there are hazards associated with its installation that could cause significant injuries. OSHA studies have determined that injuries caused by overexertion and falls are the two major hazards that […]
