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NY Construction Industry Fair Play Act

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New York State developed the NY State Construction Industry Fair Play Act to reduce levels of employee misclassification and fraud; predominantly in the construction industry. NY State Dept of Labor discovered employers in both the transportation…
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NYC Dept of Buildings Local Law 81

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A safe work environment starts with good systems and proactive, engaged leadership. Your safety programs success depends greatly on how much of these attributes you bring to the table. Accidents in the workplace are usually caused by lack of…
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Pre-Shift Safety Meetings in Construction

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In addition to a number of site safety prerequisites regarding construction superintendents local law 204 necessitates pre-shift safety meetings for workers at construction sites. A permit holder who requires a site safety manager, site…
How to Spot False Workers Compensation Claims

How to Spot False Workers Compensation Claims

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You're probably looking online for an answer on "How to Spot Workers Compensation Claims". Well, it's probably the most often repeated refrain when we speak to folks whose companies are suffering under the high cost of employee injuries. They…
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OSHA ISSUES FAQ On CRYSTALLINE SILICA STANDARD

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    In a Department of Labor January 23rd press release, after consulting with both Union & Industry stakeholders OSHA published a list of Frequently Asked Questions as it relates to the respirable crystalline silica…
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The True Cost of Your HR Practices

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  Employees are the principal foundation of all companies. It is important to realize that there are many different types of employees and the ones you choose to hire will significantly impact how well your business is run. In other words,…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Competent Person According to OSHA?

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What does it mean to be a competent person according to OSHA? Are your workers competent? The general idea of competency is defined as having the required ability, skill and knowledge to do something. There are countless employers who state…
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Paying Employees on Workers Compensation

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Did you know, depending on your company structure, you can pay your employees their regular wages in lieu of workers compensation? If an employee is accidentally injured during their employment, a claim is reported to the workers compensation…
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Knowing Additional Insured Status Is Worth It

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I read somewhere that a smart person learns from their mistakes while a wise person learns from the mistakes of others. In the spirit of this musing I offer up a recent experience of an electrical subcontracting firm, a large CCIP (Contractor…