Labor laws - the not so fine print

Our friend Garret Murai has posted a great case that has to do with labor and, get this, a BOND!  We love bonds.  But it’s an appeal bond, which we don’t do.  But we don’t care.Still, it’s a nice reminder of the ins and outs of labor laws.The Not So Fine Printby Garret MuraiIt seems like there’s been a lot of labor law...

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From our friends at Fall Protection Blog comes a nice article on warning lines.  As most of you have been able to see over the years, these lines are readily ignored.  Given our knowledge of human nature, can we then assume that the warning line is enough?  When is a Warning Line Sufficient Fall Protection?There is one quick...

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A big thanks to Mark Cobb on his post on resolutions to improve during the new year.My favorite: resolving to update your information for credit in the new year (of course that’s our favorite).See the full post here: New Years Resolutions for Contractors and SuppliersPosted in Practical Tips by Blue Blog on the January 24th,...

7 Ways to Save on Safety

Dan Wampler at Simplified Safety has posted a really nice articles on how to save – while being safe.Now, I argue that the risk associated with safety and the related legal costs are almost always underestimated by contractors/firms/management.  The occurrences happen more frequently than people believe and are more severe than thought....

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So How do You Choose the Right Bond Agency?

While most surety bond companies do not offer up surety bonds directly to smaller contractors, you can get a surety bond through a specialty agency. These agencies handle the sale and customer service explanations of surety bonds. Picking the right agency for you is very important as going with the wrong agency could end up costing you...

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