The first article provided information about construction bonds in Washington. This article will focus on the role surety bonds play in the ever-increasing green building market. Lets Talk Green Materials Department of Labor Failing To Properly Set Davis-Bacon Wages? Todays post comes from Kristen Bradley, a principal at SuretyBonds.com. Professionals throughout the construction industry continue to express growing concern about the role surety bonds play in green law and how that role could change in the near future. Green Building Council , is necessary. area in 2012. MORE >>

The blog is published by Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries, through Carl Hammersburg, the department’s Fraud Prevention and Compliance manager.  But since Labor & Industries will be the government agency investigating this incident and the towing company’s conduct, I was surprised that the agency would be starting the investigation with such bias. Articles About Classifying Employees / Contractors: Criminal Penalties For Misclassifying Independent Contractors? Articles Comments © 2011 Powered by WordPress. Let me explain. MORE >>

The article outlined new measures taken by L&I to crack down on fraud. The Daily Journal published an article today stating that L&I was able to collect over $137.4 Lets Talk Green Materials Department of Labor Failing To Properly Set Davis-Bacon Wages? It appears to have paid off – to the tune of $137 Million. Million in fraud related debts, using a mix of new technology. At a time when the Department has threatened higher rates for worker’s compensation insurance – this is good news. Mistakes can be extremely costly. Earth Week Extravaganza! MORE >>

But, a recent article on ENR.com compelled this brief article. The article mentions recent prosecutions in Denver and Santa Fe, as well. Construction Liability Construction News Employment & Labor Managing Risks Personal Injury construction death criminal charge construction safety construction safety manual crane operator criminal suit new york construction manslaughter case safety policiesThink safety - always. Its been awhile since I discussed the importance of safety. Don’t shortcut safety – you could facing serious criminal repercussions. MORE >>

This article explores some of the risks you need to think about. Construction Liability Employment & Labor Managing Risks at will employment at-will employees improper termination non compete contracts non-compete agreement promissory estoppel terminating employees washington employment law wrongful discharge claimsEmployment decisions can be a game of risk. Here’s a popular question: “Can’t I just fire my “at will&# employees?&# Generally speaking, you may think its an easy question to answer. certification, training, etc.) during employment. 94 Wn.2d MORE >>