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 […]
How To Get More Home Remodeling Clients And Make The Process Easier
For many contractors, technology is making your business more efficient and profitable. The future is no longer something to look forward to. It’s here now and it’s not going away. Unfortunately, there is another side to technology that makes you vulnerable and for many contractors it’s overlooked until it’s too late – cybersecurity. Contractors are […]
Hackers Find Construction Contractors Data An Attractive Target
For many contractors, technology is making your business more efficient and profitable. The future is no longer something to look forward to. It’s here now and it’s not going away. Unfortunately, there is another side to technology that makes you vulnerable and for many contractors it’s overlooked until it’s too late – cybersecurity. Contractors are […]
Are You In Compliance With California’s New Independent Contractors Law
On January 1, 2020, many independent construction contractors began to feel the impact of California’s new law as it requires employers to treat contract workers as employees unless it can be proved the work they do meets exemption requirements. Ultimately, California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) prevents independent contractors from working, “independently.” This could have serious […]
Top 10 Contractor Resolutions For 2020
Welcome to 2020! Millions of American’s have made New Year’s resolutions or at a minimum have set some personal goals for the new year. While many resolutions are personal (like joining the gym, eating better, losing a bad habit, or just wanting to be a better person), many business owners also make resolutions for their […]
