Saving Lives Onsite
Creating awareness of common causes of construction fatalities—electrocution, fall hazards, “caught in-between” accidents and incidents involving large equipment—ensures crews stay safe.
Four Employer Considerations for Mental Health and Employment Law in 2020
Employers must be mindful that mental health conditions can create a protected status under federal law, and employees may have the right to paid or unpaid leave under state or federal law.
Overworked Employees Don’t Add Up
The economic boom, coupled with a shortage of skilled laborers, may mean overtime hours. Managing overtime schedules to assure safety and quality of life will benefit a company in the long run.
Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction: The Six Stages of Change HR Managers Need to Know
The six stages of recovery make the process easier to understand for employers, coworkers, family and friends who don’t have prior knowledge or experience with the process of recovery of substance use disorder.
2020 Cyber Risk Outlook
As cyber threats increase in numbers and complexity, contractors can take steps to reduce the chances of a cyberattack and the cost associated with it.
Submittal Review: Study the Shop Drawings
Jobsite injuries are a fertile field for claimants to argue that the process of reviewing and approving submittals creates a basis for liability to the injured parties. Workers injured on the jobsite assert liability based on the review process.
Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation
While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization Act, while the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal with Mexico and Canada amid an impeachment vote.
The DECCO Difference
DECCO has earned their reputation not only through an unwavering commitment to delivering quality services with the highest regard for safety, but with a mission to engage and encourage team members to support the local communities where they live and work.
