I’m Quoted in Construction Dive Article on Wage & Fee Theft in Construction
Thanks to Construction Dive Editor Zachary Phillips for quoting me in his 8/27/24 article How Contractors Can Guard Against Wage Theft on Their Jobsites.
Mangagement & Unions Working Together Can Be Effective! Oak Leyden Developmental Services is an Example
Years ago, I represented Oak Leyden Developmental Services as their attorney, then became a board member and subsequently became board chair. Recently, I learned of their initiative with StayLitt Electric, IBEW 134/NECA (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association) to revamp one of Oak Leyden's home's cooling systems. Oak Leyden serves children [...]
Upcoming CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Meeting
The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting: Date/Time: 8/6/24, 12:15pm Topic: From Stress to Success: Prioritizing Mental Health for Better Client Outcomes Speaker: David Telisman, President, David Telisman Communications, LLC Meeting Format: Webcast Committee Chair(s): Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC, kerbis@subscriptionattorney.com; Charles Krugel, Attorney, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & [...]
Response to Readers Overtime Pyramiding Question
Reader Paul posted thw following question on this site (here; July 4, 2024 at 9:34 pm). My answer follows. In my job, my normal schedule is 12hr shifts. I work 36 hrs one week and 48 hours the next week. We have 8 hrs built in OT on the last day of the pay period, [...]