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Businesses Address New Unemployment Options for Independent Contractors

by Richard Reibstein, Janet Barsky | Apr 29, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Federal and state laws have historically barred independent contractors and other non-employees from unemployment insurance benefits—until the COVID-19 crisis descended on the U.S. workforce. How can companies handle the unintended consequences?

How ICE on the Jobsite Has (and Hasn’t) Been Affected by COVID-19

by David Jones | Apr 29, 2020
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Before ICE shows up at the worksite, know rights and obligations and have protocols in place. Make sure employees hired after Nov. 6, 1986 have properly completed and documented I-9s.

How Construction Businesses Can Benefit From Qualified Opportunity Zones

by John Blake | Apr 22, 2020
Business | Business Development | Legislation

The QOZ program defers (and potentially eliminates) individuals’ capital gains taxes when they finance capital improvements in pre-approved, economically depressed land tracts called opportunity zones. Here's how the program can benefit contractors.

Reduce Change Order Disputes With Improved Processes and Procedures

Contractors can reduce change order disputes with clear, systematic procedures that document facts.

The Fed’s Toolbox: What’s Left to Pave the Way for Continued Construction?

by Virginia K. Trunkes | Apr 22, 2020
Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

While a myriad of government responses have permeated the United States depending on location, demographics and the severity of the COVID-19 crisis, the Federal Reserve remains determined to “provide as much relief and stability as [possible] during this period.”

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Businesses Address New Unemployment Options for Independent Contractors

How ICE on the Jobsite Has (and Hasn’t) Been Affected by COVID-19

How Construction Businesses Can Benefit From Qualified Opportunity Zones

Reduce Change Order Disputes With Improved Processes and Procedures

The Fed’s Toolbox: What’s Left to Pave the Way for Continued Construction?

Essential Construction Worker Safety Considerations Amid COVID-19

COVID-19’s Effect on Filing Construction Liens

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