Management & HR

While the legalization of cannabis is causing celebration for marijuana aficionados across the country, it is causing headaches for employers. As of press time, 23 states and the District of Columbia had legalized marijuana on some level, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both. Employers are now tasked with figuring out how to handle […]

General contractors cannot treat all disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) supplier firms in the same manner. The rules for claiming participation differ depending on whether the firm is used as a subcontractor or subconsultant, material or equipment supplier (regular dealer, manufacturer or broker), or trucker. It is important to recognize which category the firm falls under […]

Well-trained employees are not only safer, but feel more competent and comfortable on a work site, which translates to higher productivity that emanates beyond a site, fostering a positive reputation within and outside of the company. The idea of training is broader than a formal function occurring in a classroom or at a field site. […]

In the paving industry, as it is in many trades, it is not uncommon for businesses to use individuals or other companies as independent subcontractors to perform specific aspects of a project. For example, a haul truck driver who delivers HMA from the plant to the commercial job site may be considered an independent subcontractor. […]