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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How Law Limiting Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims Affects Construction
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 […]
What Construction Employers Need to Know About the Increased Silica Compliance Focus
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 […]
Emerging Construction Legal Trends and Issues on Employment Front: Proposed Davis-Bacon Act Reform
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 […]
Novel ERISA Preemption Questions Presented by U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision
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 […]
How to Beat the Heat, Or At Least an OSHA Citation
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 […]
U.S. Supreme Court: School District Cannot Fire Coach for Personal Religious Observance After Games
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 […]
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New York Construction Wage Theft Law: Prime Contractors Responsible for Subcontractor’s Failures
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 […]
Louisiana Joins Growing List of States Prohibiting Hairstyle Discrimination
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 […]
The City of Los Angeles Passes Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
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
Episode 29: The Interaction Between Workers’ Compensation and Employment Laws
In this episode, Jen discusses common misperceptions about workers’ compensation and employment laws.
NEW CDPH COVID-19 ORDER CHANGES KEY DEFINITIONS
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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