Several states require subcontractors to be licensed in order to perform certain services. In New York, asbestos handling contractors and crane operators need to be licensed at the state level while general contractors must be licensed if they work in Buffalo, New...
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DBIA Contracts Explained
The Design Build Institute of America, or DBIA, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of design-build project delivery methods. Its contracts, which are structured to ensure success for both building owners and design...
Understanding Title VII and the Rights of Employees
When you were still in school, your history teacher almost certainly touched on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but you may not have appreciated its significance or ability to protect you until you entered the workforce. Title VII, which is enforced by the...
3 Agreements You Should Have All Employees Sign
When you hire a new employee, especially someone in a skilled or professional occupation, they become privy to a lot of your company’s valuable confidential information, such as: Trade secrets Private manufacturing or engineering processes Client lists In order to...
3 Common Payroll Mistakes Businesses Make
Did you hear about the $600 payroll mistake that cost a company nearly $45,000? In Castro v. Precision Demolition, a Texas company failed to pay one of its employees $608.05 in overtime. The error was not caught in time and the court awarded the employee $1,216 in...
Understanding the Difference Between Employees and Contractors
In 2017, the New York State Unemployment Board found that Uber drivers were misclassified as independent contractors when they were actually employees and declared that they were entitled to unemployment benefits dating back to January 2014. Uber appealed the...
4 Common Scope of Work Issues
The scope of work, which is also known as a performance duties provision, is intended to provide everyone involved in a construction project with a description of the work being done, how it must be performed, and what materials are involved. This description...
Construction Contract Necessities
A well-drafted contract is essential to the success of any construction project. It dictates the terms for everything from materials used to payment schedules, and specifies contingency plans if things go wrong such as delays or disputes over work quality. The...
Construction Law 101: AIA Contracts
When you’re involved in a construction project, having a detailed contract in place can protect it by minimizing risk and avoiding expensive litigation. The American Institute of Architects’ A201 General Conditions for Construction and the AIA B141 Owner/Architect...
4 Reasons Why You Should Have an Exit Plan in Place
When you start a business, you don’t always have a clear plan for how you will eventually leave it. This is especially true when you’re an enthusiastic entrepreneur fulfilling your lifelong dream. You can’t imagine being anywhere else, nor do you want to. While it may...