Your operations are as a General Contractor, but the contract you are looking to enter (or have entered) references to your organization as a Construction Manager. Is there an issue here? Although at first glance you may see similarities between a General Contract (“GC”) and Construction Manager (“CM”), their difference in operations, and in turn … Continue reading Construction Manager Vs. General Contractor- What Is The Difference?→
Our Claims Advocacy Team got to sit down with a workers’ compensation claims professional who specializes in high exposure claims. They discussed a high exposure claim that wasn’t reported timely to the carrier after the incident occurred. Please Note: This article has been edited for clarification and to protect the identities of those involved … Continue reading A Fireside Chat with A Claims Adjuster→
Winter weather creates new challenges for employers trying to protect their employees from work-related accidents. Snow and Ice. How are you protecting your employees from potential slip and fall incidents related to snow and ice? According to OSHA, 20% of all workplace injuries are due to trips, slips, and falls. Types Of Cold Related Illness … Continue reading Protecting Your Workforce From Winter Related Illness→
New York State’s Paid Sick Leave policies were introduced on April 3, 2020, and went into effect on Sept. 30, 2020. On January 1, 2021, employees may start using their accrued leave. The number of sick leave hours required is based on the number of employees that work within your organization: 0-4 Employees: If your … Continue reading New York State’s Updated Sick Leave Law→
OSHA recently announced that the National Safety Stand-Down Week will take place September 14-18, 2020. This week is to recognize fall dangers, and, in general, work-site safety. Fall-related injuries continue to be the number one leader in deaths and injuries in the construction industry. Over ⅓ of workplace deaths in construction were due to falls … Continue reading National Safety Stand-Down Week Announced ( With INFOGRAPHIC)→
Where is Construction with Social Distancing Currently? Social distancing is already a hard task in our daily lives around the house. It is substantially harder when at work, especially when in the construction business. Construction involves manual labor and lots of effort while working individually and in groups to efficiently complete certain tasks. Some parts … Continue reading Social Distancing on Construction Sites→
Hand Sanitizer Problems According to a recent event that occurred on a construction site, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America has announced to be extra cautious with brand-name liquid hand-sanitizers at the workplace. Many of these sanitizers contain isopropyl alcohol, a highly-flammable but important component of the sanitizer. If the skin does not absorb the … Continue reading Hand Sanitizers Risks in the Workplace→
The New York workers’ compensation insurance law requires the majority of employers to have appropriate workers comp insurance coverage in place. However, there are three key exemptions. Sole Ownership If you run your business alone and don’t have any employees, you may not need to have workers’ compensation coverage. You should note, however, that in … Continue reading Who Is Exempt From Workers Compensation Coverage?→
