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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

DILLON J. AMBROSE Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-225-1410 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.dkattorneys.com Practice areas: Construction litigation, and environmental law JAMES E. BRAZA Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-225-1421 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.dkattorneys.com Practice areas: Construction transactions and litigation, insurance ...