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Workers’ Compensation Is Broader Than the Border

by Amy Siegel Oran, Kristin E. Lechowicz | Sep 2, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

When undocumented workers get hurt on the job, their individual illegal status does not obviate a right to workers’ compensation benefits; it may, however, limit the benefits to which they are entitled.

Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Lariza Hebert | Aug 24, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

Government crack-downs on misclassification of employees, along with class-action lawsuits challenging the classification of some employees, could cost an employer back pay, liquidated damages and fines.

Navigating the Evolving Standard on Criminal Background Checks

by Gabriel P. McGaha | Jul 15, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

The First Step Act, which aims to reduce prisoner recidivism and increase workforce readiness, may affect contractors' hiring processes and background check procedures.

2019 Executive Insights: Construction Law

by Construction Executive | Jun 11, 2019
Business | Executive Profiles | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Industry experts weigh in on construction legal advice.

Proactive Compliance Limits Risk of Disruptive Immigration Raids

by Jorge R. Lopez, Sam Lazzaro | Jun 5, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

While the addition of foreign workers can help alleviate some contractors’ staffing woes, it also brings more stringent regulatory requirements, compliance concerns and enforcement exposure—from Form I-9 audits and worksite raids, to steep civil penalties for any immigration law violations.

Merit Shop Construction and the 2019 Labor Agenda

by Maury Baskin | Jun 4, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Now in its third year, the Trump administration has continued to push ahead with pro-business deregulation on a number of important labor issues, though several court decisions have slowed the pace and created uncertainty.

The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™: Keeping a Sharp Eye on the Contract

by Construction Executive | Jun 3, 2019
Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

For this inaugural ranking, CE reached out to hundreds of law firms throughout the United States with a dedicated construction practice to find out who the leaders are, and what legal issues are keeping them busy.

Avoiding Discriminatory Hiring Practices

by David Jones | May 15, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Employers should ensure hiring practices comply with the Immigration and Nationality Act. I-9 practices should be consistent and applicants should not be treated differently based on status or national origin.
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