The last decade has brought with it a significant increase in the number of claims stemming from allegations of discrimination or retaliation as a result of mental health conditions. The mental health of employees is an area of the law that will continue to see a significant increase, as well as an...
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Business email compromise (BEC) scams are on the rise. In 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 19,369 BEC/Email Account Compromise (EAC) complaints with adjusted losses of over $1.8 billion.This type of fraud poses substantial risk to all types of organizations. Small...
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing installed a fully tapered PVC roofing system for Charles Schwab’s new headquarters in Westlake, Texas. The 1.1 million-square-foot campus is spread across 70 acres within Hillwood's Circle T Ranch development. Designed by Corgan, it was built in two phases...
In today’s fast-paced environment, we thrive on efficiency — of resources, time, and energy. One of the easiest ways for a growing business to streamline their efforts is to upgrade their expense management process. Purchasing a software package dedicated to managing your expenses may not seem...
The following article was authored by Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys, Courtney Malveaux, Richard Vitarelli, and Lin Wagner.Workers in the construction industry tend to be older than those in other industries, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The median age of...
In the construction world, Silica safety has become a top priority, albeit if partly only because of OSHA’s implementation of its Silica safety standards, which went into effect in September 2017.Prior to those standards being put into effect, workers may not have realized how common, and dangerous...
The parking garage at WinStar World Casino is watertight after five years of water infiltration.The WinStar World Casino is a luxury resort destination for entertainment. Originally designed and built in 2011, a 400,000-square-foot, four-level, 1,400-space parking structure is located at the...
Authored by Nick Guidry, MBA, M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Construction Career Collaborative Contractor Relationship ManagerIn the world of construction, skill development and continuous learning play a vital role in career advancement. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned carpenter, electrician,...
Last month, I talked with Quincy Gibbs, who had just completed a “boot camp,” a Ready for Industry (RFI) program, offered by ABC Houston’s Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF). Gibbs learned about the opportunity at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School (CTHS),...