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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.

Construction Employment News: April 2020

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Five Ways Timekeeping Software Can Save Contractors Money

by Randy Leiker | Apr 7, 2020
Business | Business Development | Human Resources | Training

With so many other tasks to manage, timekeeping may not seem like a priority. In reality, staffing costs are directly tied to profitability. This makes it worthwhile to look for ways to streamline the process and make it as efficient and accurate as possible.

In Uncertain Times, Pay Close Attention to the Employee Handbook

by Rick Blystone | Apr 1, 2020
Business | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Employers should pay special attention to the content of their employee handbooks during these uncertain times.

Implications for the Construction Labor Market When the Cycle Turns

In the last decade, the industry witnessed unprecedented levels of building, so much that the labor supply has been unable to keep up with demand. While it’s impossible to know when the cycle will turn, this dynamic won’t last forever.

Five Tips for Managing Telecommuting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Nicholas M. Reiter | Mar 24, 2020
Business | Departments | Human Resources | Productivity

Telecommuting is on the rise as the country copes with COVID-19. Mandatory telecommuting may lower the risk of community spread, but it also presents new challenges for managing employees.

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Young Hispanic immigrants working for small construction firms are at serious risk for adverse, work-related health outcomes according to the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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.

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

Construction Employment News: April 2020

Five Ways Timekeeping Software Can Save Contractors Money

In Uncertain Times, Pay Close Attention to the Employee Handbook

Implications for the Construction Labor Market When the Cycle Turns

Five Tips for Managing Telecommuting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

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