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In an article published May 28 in Construction Executive, Jaime Wisegarver details guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) related to the compensability of travel time for non-exempt employees. While the question of whether businesses are required to pay employees for travel time continues to plague employers, the DOL opinion letter addresses the issue for non-exempt foremen and laborers in three scenarios.
The General Assembly significantly changed the law in 2020 when it imposed potential liability on general contractors for the improper employment practices of their subcontractors. The General Assembly recently modified this law again to provide an express defense to joint liability.
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- “No Damages for Delay” Provisions Held Unenforceable
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- Virginia Mechanic’s Liens – “Merely Inaccurate” or “Invalid and Unenforceable”?
- Tools to Protect Construction Businesses from the Effects of a Third Party Bankruptcy
- The Death of “Pay-When-Paid” in Virginia: Truth or Rumor?
- A New Trap for Unwary Contractors: Holding Payment on One Project for Claims in Another
- What Employers Need To Know About the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
- Kelly Bundy Appointed to the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board
- Jaime Wisegarver Outlines Labor Department Guidance on Travel Time Pay in Construction Executive
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