By Dom Tolli, vice president of product development, American Red Cross Given the current pandemic, it’s easy to postpone all but non-essential training; however, there are safe ways to train your employees while staying healthy. In the best of times, industrial workplaces can get sidelined by weather events that impact delivery and employee schedules, new
READ MOREby Mark A. Cobb, Cobb Law Group Operating a successful construction business during these times challenges owners, key-level employees, and boots-on-the ground laborers in unprecedented ways. Virtually every day brings new information which has the potential to derail businesses as they evaluate on-going concerns such as work-place safety, supply-chain interruptions, and skilled-labor supply with newer
READ MOREGuidance for Opening Up America The Associated Press obtained a 63-page document titled “Guidance for Opening Up America Again Framework” that is more detailed than other, previously reported segments of the guidance. The source was granted anonymity because they were not authorized to share the document with the press. ASA would like to share this
READ MOREBy Philip J. Siegel, Partner; Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C. In today’s world, every employer is certainly aware of the COVID-19 hazard. Knowledge of this serious health hazard has significant legal consequences in the construction workplace, especially when you consider each employer’s obligations under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”). Can I
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, CEO, Handle.com Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, workplace-related headlines were dominated by allegations of financial misconduct, gender and racial discrimination, and sexual harassment. Largely ignored were the things that represent a bulk of what employers and employees need to talk about. As a business owner or construction team manager, an
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, CEO, Handle.com As one of the pillars of the economy, the construction industry is largely affected by economic upswings and downturns. The state of the economy affects the decision-making of families, companies, and investors when it comes to investing in real estate. These patterns then dictate the level of demand that contractors
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