Multistate Construction Industry Companies and COVID

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The Great Lakes State’s increases in coronavirus cases put even greater pressure on construction industry companies. Calculating exposure risks, vaccine policies – the logistics continue to be difficult. Multistate construction companies are facing “a moving target,” says construction industry writer Katie Clarey. Coronavirus liability laws are inconsistent and vary across state borders.

Construction Industry Businesses Must Manage Liabilities

What are construction industry employers liable for in a pandemic? Even Congress isn’t quite sure.

That’s fine for your business in your state. But what happens when you have multistate projects? “It’s a potential nightmare…in terms of exposure,” Karl Lindegren of Fisher Phillips law firm said.

The solution is to appoint someone – preferably a legal professional – to follow new legislation and liability laws at state and federal levels. This person should also keep track of changing guidelines for project site safety.

If for no other reason, this shows you performed “due diligence” to keep workers safe. It doesn’t matter what the liability laws are; none of them will protect you if you disregard employee safety.

Protect Employees, Protect Yourself

One of the ways to show diligence is to utilize vaccine incentives for hesitant construction workers. Many multistate construction industry company owners also utilize Construction Monitor for local, state, and national business permits information.

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