2017 Construction Law

Mar 22, 2017

Independent Contractors Employee v. independent contractor: The saga continues

Organizations that retain freelancers might want to take a second look to assess whether the Department of Labor would deem these workers independent contractors or employees.

Mar 20, 2017

Construction lawyers seeing changes shaped by skilled labor shortage

Wisconsin’s shortage of skilled construction workers is reshaping how construction services are being bought and what legal issues the industry is facing.

Mar 20, 2017

Work-search limits benefit employers, workers

In 2015, Wisconsin adopted an Administrative Code change to our system of waiving work-search requirements for Unemployment Insurance claimants who expect recall from their former employers.

Mar 20, 2017

Prevail in knowing when to apply prevailing wage

To properly apply prevailing wage rates and hours, it is important to understand the nuances of state highway work in determining what is and is not covered for certain workers — especially when it comes to working with aggregates and processed materials.

Mar 20, 2017

Industry readies for regulatory attitude adjustment under Trump

It’s no secret that many in the construction industry are optimistic about what Donald Trump’s presidency could mean for them in the coming years, especially when it comes to the way his administration might handle labor regulations and related matters.

Mar 20, 2017

State Supreme Court to decide government immunity dispute

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be weighing in on a case that could clarify when immunity kicks in for contractors working on a government project.

Mar 20, 2017