NLRB’s Proposed Rule Change Expands Employee Free Choice In The Construction Industry

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees have the right to determine whether union representation is in their best interests. The freedom of employees to make this critical choice in an atmosphere free of coercion or intimidation is one of the Act’s bedrock principles. Due to a unique provision in the NLRA, however, employees in the construction industry do not always have a choice on the “union issue.” On August 12, 2019, the […]

By | October 2nd, 2019 ||

Faulty Excavation Support Not Covered By Contractor Controlled Insurance Plan

Construction projects are often subject to myriad claims. Subcontractors can cause damage to third-parties and their property, the project can be delayed by municipal inspections or citations, workers can get injured, and property can be damaged by fire, collapse or weather. To organize construction projects, sometimes insurance is purchased through a plan. A contractor controlled insurance plan (“CCIP”) provides coverage to all enrolled parties and usually includes all subcontractors. But, by enrolling in a […]

By | September 19th, 2019 ||

OSHA Issues Safety Fact Sheet On Confined Spaces In Residential Construction

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a new fact sheet to assist residential construction employers in meeting safety standards in confined spaces, such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces. The Fact Sheet was developed in consultation with the National Association of Home Builders.

The Fact Sheet provides guidance on how employers can meet OSHA’s standard for Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA) and does not include enforcement actions. It is accompanied by […]

By | September 8th, 2019 ||