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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

by Jeff Agranoff | Mar 18, 2020
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act shortly after it passed through the Senate on March 18. The legislation, which goes into effect 15 days after enactment, includes several exemptions and tax credits.

Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

by Jason Lambert | Mar 10, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

There are contractual provisions that can provide clear guidance in the face of many “what ifs” in construction, such as cost increases or delays caused by the owner or outside events.

Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: How to Handle an Inevitable Delay

COVID-19 may affect construction materials and labor. Now’s the time to check contract language and supplier agreements for force majeure clauses, and develop a plan in the event of a labor shortage.

Best Practices for Claims Involving Traveling Employees

by Alex Ficker | Mar 8, 2020
Departments | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Construction industry leaders face unique challenges when it comes to managing “traveling employees” whose positions do not involve typical hours or locations.

U.S. House Passes Big Labor Bill That Would Subvert Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Vance Walter | Mar 8, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory

On Feb. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the deceptively named Protecting the Right to Organize Act. The PRO Act is rife with policies that impose radical changes to settled U.S. labor law, benefiting big labor at the expense of workers’ rights and the well-being of the nation’s small businesses.

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: How to Handle an Inevitable Delay

Best Practices for Claims Involving Traveling Employees

U.S. House Passes Big Labor Bill That Would Subvert Workers’ and States’ Rights

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Legal Benefits and Pitfalls of Contractor Quality Control Programs

The Moving Finish Line: Statutes of Limitation and Repose Are Not Always What They Seem

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