For Construction Pros

Every Word Counts: Critical Lessons in Contract Language

The failure to adequately address issues in a contract is often a cause of later frustration, disagreement and even legal actions between contracting parties.

Article • May 19th, 2011

Why You Need Written Authorization of Change Orders

Court rules change orders must be in writing to collect additional payment.

Article • April 25th, 2011

How to Avoid Hiring LUZIRS

Last time I told you the story of my friend and client Bill who was having problems with his employee Dave. Bill’s biggest frustration was Dave was one of the LUZIRS (Lazy, Undisciplined, Zero-Interest, Irresponsible, Rude, Slackers), but Bill...

Article • April 24th, 2011

Labor/Employment Law Compliance Checklist

A checklist for small business owners to ensure their companies are in compliance with labor and employment laws.

Article • April 21st, 2011

Self-audit for I-9 Compliance

Following these steps will help assure contractors they are in compliance with I-9 immigration regulations

Article • January 20th, 2011

Builders Will Increasingly Take Green Codes to Courts

Builders Will Increasingly Take Green Construction Codes to the Courts

Press Release • January 17th, 2011

NY Supreme Court Blocks Diesel Retrofit Mandate

New York Supreme Court stops diesel retrofit mandate intended for government fleets being applied to contractors' trucks on government jobs

Press Release • December 29th, 2010

Contractor Settles Hiring Fraud Probe

A major U.S. construction company agreed to pay $22.4 million and admit to defrauding the government over subcontracting for large public works projects.

Press Release • November 30th, 2010

Independent Contractor or Employee?

Changing state standards on independent contractor statuses and tougher fed enforcement will require even greater scrutiny by construction businesses.

Article • October 27th, 2010

Discipline and Termination: Employment Law Blocking and Tackling

Business law and regulations affect the way employers can discipline or terminate employees.

Article • August 30th, 2010

What Can the HIRE Act Do for You?

If you're going to hire someone this year, make sure to watch this webinar so you can take advantage of this program. Payroll tax exemptions and business tax credits are some of the benefits available to employers under the HIRE Act.

Video • July 27th, 2010

Job References: What You Say Can Be Used Against You

Employers should have a job reference policy in place to help avoid litigation

Article • July 1st, 2010

What Does the HIRE Act Mean for Your Business?

The HIRE Act created two new tax benefits that will encourage businesses to hire new employees

Article • May 12th, 2010

Why Caution Rules in Informal Joint Working Relationships

A legal relationship can be formed without any formal agreements with significant consequence, based solely upon the actions of the partners or joint ventures.

Article • March 24th, 2010

Is That an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Learn the basics of properly classifying workers as employees and independent contractors.

Article • March 13th, 2010