Whether by accident or willful misconduct, when business owners violate wage and hour laws, they are cheating their hardworking staff out of the compensation they rightfully deserve. In this two-part
6 Excuses Employers Make For Violating Wage and Hour Laws Part 1 Read Post »
In this four-part article, Clearwater contractor lawyers are discussing retaliation claims in construction. If an employee of your business makes a complaint about discrimination, including harassment, it’s critical that you
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It’s important that construction firms understand retaliation laws. After an employee makes a complaint, punishing the employee for their protected activity is unacceptable. In this four-part article, the St. Petersburg
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If an employee experiences a materially adverse action from an employer after exerting their rights and making a formal or informal complaint, this is considered retaliation. Retaliation occurs far too
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Managing a jobsite comes with many complications. As if the complexity of performing work on a construction project isn’t enough of a challenge, contractors and construction businesses need to also
Understanding Retaliation Laws in Construction Part 1 Read Post »
In the United States, more than 800 construction workers die while working on the project site every year. Of this number, 40 workers die in accidents related to trenching. Trenching
Soil Classification and Testing in Construction Excavation Read Post »
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 65 percent of the construction industry works on scaffolds, and preventing scaffold-related accidents could prevent as many as 60 deaths a
OSHA Regulations on Scaffolding Safety Read Post »
Many roofers may find wearing a hard hat unnecessary, especially during summer days when working in a hard hat may cause a roofer to overheat. Under certain circumstances, it is
When are Roofing Contractors Required to Wear Hard Hats? Read Post »
Roofing contractors in the Sunshine State are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer in an industry that is already fraught with danger. Unfortunately, the long hours that roofing
Roofing Contractors at Risk of Skin Cancer Read Post »
While falls may be the leading cause of death among roofers, there are other substantial hazards that will surely lead to death on a roofing project if steps aren’t taken
How to Prevent the Leading Causes of Death Among Roofing Contractors Part 2 Read Post »
