DOL Guidance on Compensability of Travel Time
The DOL has issued an opinion letter with guidance on whether travel time of non-exempt foremen and laborers is compensable work time under the FLSA.
Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19
The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.
Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts
Contracts may include language to ensure compliance with laws and regulations for human slavery and trafficking. Contractors should know the nature of their supply chains for labor, materials and equipment.
Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced
Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.
Infrastructure Struggles to Find Bipartisan Pathway
President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the “American Rescue Plan,” the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed through budget reconciliation.
Leveraging Data From Construction Wearables to Disprove Fraudulent Claims
The data stored on construction wearables is accessible and valuable. It can be used to improve worker safety and productivity but also to win legal cases and disprove fraudulent claims.
A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk
Establish the terms of contractual indemnification and additional insured coverage before a loss occurs. Here’s a checklist to help transfer risk from losses from a service provider’s mishap.
To Succeed or Not to Succeed: Infrastructure in the New Congress
While significant infrastructure modernization and investment from the federal government has remained elusive for more than a decade, President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the passage of the [...]
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