A form of dispute resolution called “baseball” arbitration has increased in use and popularity in the construction industry to resolve all types of disputes, including […]

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• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Construction Industry
A form of dispute resolution called “baseball” arbitration has increased in use and popularity in the construction industry to resolve all types of disputes, including […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Construction Industry
In an industry often targeted by anti-discrimination agencies, construction industry employers need to be aware of a new law that makes it more difficult to […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Denver Regional Office has announced the rollout of a “Regional Emphasis Program” dedicated to the reduction of incidents of workplace […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Construction Industry
For employers in the construction industry, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed revisions to Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) regulations on prevailing wages on public projects can […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: ERISA
The U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, No. 19-1392 (June 24, 2022), overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, has far-reaching consequences across […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: OSHA Violations
Heat is nothing new for the construction industry, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat hazards for indoor and […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Religious Discrimination)
The U.S. Supreme Court has held in favor of a former high school football coach in western Washington who lost his job after kneeling to […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (NY)
The scope for liability related to employee wage claims has changed dramatically for contractors and subcontractors operating in New York under a new law that […]
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (LA)
On June 21, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law legislation prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of hairstyles or textures historically associated […]
• Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (CA)
On June 28, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance designed to increase safety protections for hotel workers in hotels, to limit their daily workload, and to raise their wages. Mayor Eric Garcetti is anticipated to sign the ordinance, which would then take effect 30 days later. Called the “Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance,”… Continue Reading
• Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: Workers' Compensation (CA)
In this episode, Jen discusses common misperceptions about workers’ compensation and employment laws.
• Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: General (CA)
Just when we thought we had mastered the glossary of COVID-19 terms, earlier this month the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order changing the […]
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