Podcast 36: Top 5 Employment Mistakes Contractors Make with Philip Siegel
Our workforce is the #1 asset in our businesses, so it is critical that we protect that investment. In today’s interview with construction labor attorney Philip Siegel, you will learn how to avoid the top 5 employment mistakes made by so many contractors.
Philip presents the longer version of this breakdown, including even more common contractor mistakes at the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans in February 2018.
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Great podcast very informative. David mentioned the “Controlling Contractor” when dealing with subcontractors and there is an OSHA incident or violation. What is the liability ramifications with Quality Assurance Observers hired by the client as a third party which is my role and my employee’s role? Thanks.
Ted,thanks for the feedback!
Safety consultants generally will not have controlling employer liability exposure because rarely, if ever, are they in a position where they are controlling the work on the site. In some instances, the safety consultant may be hired by the controlling employer, but the safety consultant itself will not be a controlling employer. Remember, the controlling employer must have general supervisory authority over the worksite, including the power to correct violations or require others to correct violations.