OSHA Out of Luck Where Company Lacks “Employees”
Every now and then, I represent small companies in fighting citations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration where OSHA jurisdiction becomes a...
OSHA Launches E-Recordkeeping Data Submission Platform
On August 1, 2017, OSHA went “live” with its data submission platform that certain employers will need to use when submitting their injury and...
When Lawyers Use Safety Rules Against You
Safety is always important to a responsible contractor. Concrete work in particular presents hazards including exposure to caustic cement materials and the use of...
Look … Up in the Sky. It’s a Bird, It’s a...
In December 2018, it was revealed via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that on May 18, 2018, the Occupational Safety & Health...
The Overlooked Edge
In construction disputes, proving damages often begins with a seemingly simple question: “What will it cost to fix?” Owners, developers, and their consultants routinely...
Contracting to Minimize Risk
Most sophisticated parties want to avoid lawsuits because they understand that such disputes may be detrimental to a project and end up causing everyone...
Evaluation Disputes
By Nicholas T. Solosky
The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) creates the framework for handling “claims” against the government on Federal contracts. Contract claims most commonly...
OSHA Tightens VPP Eligibility
OSHA’s longstanding, often-praised “Voluntary Protection Program” (VPP) recognizes employers and workers in both the private and federal sectors who implement effective safety and health...
Misclassification of Workers Costs Employer in OSHA Inspection
When OSHA came to call at a Connecticut construction worksite, it did not end happily for the employer. Seven different violations of the OSH...
Artificial Intelligence
Few technological advances have been as transformative or controversial as artificial intelligence (AI). These pioneering technologies, ranging from autonomous machinery to predictive algorithms, are...