A military veteran residing in Brooklyn, Connecticut, Paul Camara has worked in construction for 30 years. As the president of Axion Specialty Contracting, Paul Camara secures contracts, manages projects, oversees employees, and protects against liabilities.
One of the major things contractors can do to avoid liability is to comply with employment laws. Construction industry regulations change, and delaying compliance can lead to real employment law risks. For example, some states have put in place laws requiring employers to train their employees and preserve legal defenses. Federal wage and labor laws have also changed, and some states have reformed their minimum wage laws. Failure to comply with these laws can lead to class actions.
Further, because of COVID-19, federal contractors must contend with Executive Order 14042, which enhanced workplace safety protocols. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration even issued a new Emergency Temporary Standard though there is a court-issued stay on its implementation as of January 2022.
The legal landscape is changing, so contractors ought to take deliberate actions to minimize their risk of future liability. They should arrange for management and supervisor training on new compliance requirements, following which they should audit and review internal policies, including wage policies, for compliance. In addition, they can update their handbooks giving guidance to employees on new policies such as on-site safety.
One of the major things contractors can do to avoid liability is to comply with employment laws. Construction industry regulations change, and delaying compliance can lead to real employment law risks. For example, some states have put in place laws requiring employers to train their employees and preserve legal defenses. Federal wage and labor laws have also changed, and some states have reformed their minimum wage laws. Failure to comply with these laws can lead to class actions.
Further, because of COVID-19, federal contractors must contend with Executive Order 14042, which enhanced workplace safety protocols. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration even issued a new Emergency Temporary Standard though there is a court-issued stay on its implementation as of January 2022.
The legal landscape is changing, so contractors ought to take deliberate actions to minimize their risk of future liability. They should arrange for management and supervisor training on new compliance requirements, following which they should audit and review internal policies, including wage policies, for compliance. In addition, they can update their handbooks giving guidance to employees on new policies such as on-site safety.
