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Course Information
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    On-Demand

  • signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level

    Intermediate

  • work Practice Area

    Employment and Workers Comp

Date & Time
  • event Date

    Tuesday, February 11, 2025

  • schedule Time

    1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

  • timer Program Length

    90 minutes

Credit Information

  • This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.

$197.00
CLE
ALL

This CLE webinar will examine unique workers' comp challenges facing employers in the construction industry. The panel will discuss regulatory and practical concerns and potential litigation challenges facing industry employers. The panel will also offer best practices for maintaining a workers' comp program in the construction industry.

Faculty

Brandon L. Abshier
Attorney
Reminger

Mr. Abshier focuses his practice on civil litigation, workers' compensation, and data breach/privacy matters. He helps both private employers and state entities navigate the Ohio workers’ compensation system and has represented clients in all types of workers’ compensation proceedings, from administrative hearings to appeals. In addition, Mr. Abshier has defended trucking companies and aircraft manufacturers in cases arising from catastrophic accidents involving multiple fatalities. He also has significant experience representing both residential and commercial builders from construction defect claims. He has assisted international companies facing major litigation in the United States and worked with publicly traded companies handling their commercial litigation needs. A Certified Information Privacy Professional/U.S. (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Mr. Abshier has received special training in the data breach and privacy fields.

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Dana Sabghir
Partner
Jones Jones, LLC

Ms. Sabghir focuses her practice on workers' compensation defense. She helps employers and carriers navigate the New York State workers’ compensation system, and has represented clients in all types of workers’ compensation proceedings. Ms. Sabghir primarily litigates construction claims, collaborating with construction companies, brokers, third-party administrators, carriers, and general liability attorneys to create inclusive claims management and litigation plans. Ms. Sabghir was a founding Partner of the Jones Jones construction litigation team.

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Description

Construction employers deal with unique workers' comp issues given the nature of the industry. In addition to dangerous working conditions, employers contend with other concerns that make the management of their workers' comp programs more difficult than the average employer.

For example, construction employers navigate complex worker relationships (e.g., employees vs. independent contractors, joint employment issues between general contractors and subs) that raise liability issues, possible third-party liability, insurance considerations unique to the industry, and heavy federal and state regulation.

Listen as our expert panel discusses the unique workers' comp considerations for construction industry employers. The panel will discuss regulatory and practical concerns and address potential litigation challenges. The panel will also offer best practices for mitigating risk and maintaining compliance.

Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Industry-specific challenges impacting employer workers' comp management
    1. Labor shortage resulting in less experienced workers on construction sites
    2. Hazardous worksites and occupational diseases
    3. Complex employment relationships: employees vs. independent contractors; joint employment issues
    4. Third-party liability and personal injury claims
      1. General contractors vs. subcontractors
      2. Property owners
      3. Architects and engineers
      4. Equipment manufacturers
    5. Workers' comp insurance considerations and costs
    6. Navigating state and federal regulation, legislative trends
  3. Litigation issues facing construction industry employers
  4. Best practices for counsel and clients
    1. Safety practices: training, inspections
    2. PPE
    3. Emergency response plan
    4. Leveraging technology for safety monitoring
    5. Other

Benefits

The panel will review these and other important considerations:

  • What issues unique to the construction industry make managing a workers' comp program more difficult for employers?
  • What workers' comp insurance considerations are unique to the construction industry?
  • What are best practices for limiting risk and workers' comp costs for construction industry clients?