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Abstract
I have represented construction clients in labor matters for over 20 years.
Typically, these clients don't want a lot of "on this hand, on the other hand"
advice. They are used to having a challenge on their hands and they make their
money (and pay their bills) based on meeting that challenge on time and on
budget. Most lawyers are an impediment to on time and on budget. If you are
part of the fix, great. If you are part of the problem, get out of the way.
Construction clients are for the most part well intentioned, law abiding
citizens. However, there are any number of employment-related laws that can
trip up the best of intentions. In order to keep these well intentioned people out
of trouble, here is my Top 5 List of mistakes construction companies make.
Top 5 List
- Number 5: What do you mean harassment? It was just a joke!
- Number 4: You can't sue me; I've got worker's compensation.
- Number 3: If I pay a salary and give a title to the employee, I don't have to pay overtime.
- Number 2: He's not my employee; he's "contract labor."
- Number 1: I know what Joe is worth; what rate in the wage determination is closest?
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