Fourteen Percent of Construction Workforce Is Unionized
An estimated 1.1 million of the 7.84 million wage and salary workers in the U.S. private construction industry belonged to a union last year.
Study: Repealing IL Prevailing Wage Law Would Boost Economy
A study from the Illinois Policy Institute determined that repealing the state’s prevailing wage law would help boost economic growth.
Behavioral Assessments Provide Firm Legal Foundation to Reduce Employee Lawsuits
To reduce employee-related lawsuits and fraudulent worker’s compensation claims, it helps to build hiring procedures on a firm legal (and predictive) foundation.
Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction
Data shows that, statistically, every adult American knows at least one member of the workforce who has been injured at work, was involved in an accident or underwent hospitalization, and has been prescribed pain medication—likely an opioid—to use while on the job.
Debunking Top Construction Employment Law Myths
Owning and operating a successful construction company requires contractors to comply with many employment laws and become aware of a number of employment law myths, particularly relating to overtime and minimum wage laws. While failure to comply can be expensive, there are steps contractors can take to avoid repercussions.
Opportunities for Business Growth in Contractual Boilerplate
Indemnity clauses are found in nearly every construction agreement. When claims arise, the indemnity clause will likely determine allocation of costs. Depending on the wording of the clause, one party to the construction agreement may bear notably more (or less) costs than the other(s).
Best Practices for Non-compete Agreements
When drafting enforceable non-compete agreements, general contractors should ensure that restraints imposed are not more expansive than required for their protection and do not impose an undue hardship on the employee.
Year in Review: Trump and Congress Pave Road to Growth for 2018
As the Trump administration and the 115th Congress begin their second year, their accomplishments in 2017 set a course to create a lasting pro-growth business environment in the years ahead.
