Contractors

Washington — Misclassifying employees as independent contractors not only can cost workers tens of thousands of dollars in annual lost wages, but it can...

Washington — The National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation want to hear about safety challenges and best practices in the crane industry. Of particular...

Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in...

College Station, TX — A team from Texas A&M University is asking commercial and residential roofing safety managers and supervisors to take part in...

Chicago — More construction workplace injuries occur around 9 a.m. than at any other time of the day, according to an analysis conducted by...

Washington — The Department of Labor’s recent tug-of-war over what constitutes an employee or independent contractor has continued with the publication of a proposed...

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has launched an e-tool to help employers comply with provisions of the state’s...

Sacramento, CA — A new California law aimed at curbing cases of silicosis among workers who cut, grind, polish and drill stone countertops is now in effect.

Tumwater, WA — Washington state is seeking to add a requirement for written work plans, along with other provisions, to its excavation, trenching and shoring regulations.

New York — Construction superintendents in New York City can hold only one primary job, under new limitations that went into effect Jan. 1.