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CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Apr 1, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) wrote to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding recordkeeping and respirator enforcement during the COVID-19 outbreak.

DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

by ABC | Apr 1, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor continues to issue compliance assistance materials on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which went into effect on April 1.

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

The spread of the COVID-19 virus poses great challenges to government contractors in meeting the needs of their universal customer, the U.S. government. These contractors can take proactive measures to avoid loss and maximize business potential.

Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk

by Trevor B. Potter | Mar 18, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Inadvertent licensure violations pose a serious risk to contractors, especially in states with a disgorgement remedy, which requires unlicensed contractors to pay back amounts received for work.

To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate

by Mary Bacon | Mar 18, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Construction contracts may have mandatory arbitration provisions but sometimes contain a provision that allows either party to agree to arbitration. With that option come several considerations.

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.

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CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy

DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk

To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate

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

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