One of the first things I learned early on as an attorney was that to find a way to resolve a dispute, I first must identify who had the most leverage. When I use the word "...
Compensation
An attractive and competitive wage structure is of vital importance for sustaining high performance and value. An added benefits package further helps keep the focus on job, career and company successes. These are necessary components to attract and retain the right people to the construction industry.
Payment is not guaranteed in the construction industry. That is why it is essential for contractors to fully understand their rights and know what they can do to increase their...
The merger and acquisition market took a nosedive in recent years, but rebounded swiftly. Investors who pulled back on purchases previously are looking to make use of their cash...
The startling details of this case may motivate lawmakers to crack down on illegal worker misclassification and human trafficking. We will continue to report on cities and...
“When employers who misclassify workers evade taxes, the District [of Columbia] loses out on funding for critical social safety net programs. If these companies are engaged...
The Harris County Commissioners Court on August 27, passed an 8 part item that includes the establishment of a new set of criteria for all “buildings” using Federal funds built by...
Labor departments from NJ, DE, and PA signed a reciprocal agreement designed to better protect workers and employers through a newly established pipeline of information sharing...
Two construction company operators submitted altered payroll records to SCIF in order to pay a reduced premium on the company’s workers’compensation insurance. In addition,...
We have written about the various ways that wage theft in the construction industry occurs through the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, whereby workers are...
