I get a daily newsletter from the AGC, they are trying to get OSHA to stop holding builders/general contractors liable for the acts of subcontractors. They finally won a case on this issue with a divided opinion, in the past builders/general contractors have always been held liable for the acts of their subcontractors. What's next, if "Controlling Employers" are not held liable for subcontractors' OSHA violations, will they try for exemption from state and IRS "Controlling Employer" liability for the acts of subcontractors?
California contractors better not rely on this decision, I'm sure there is no way CALOSHA will hold "Controlling Employers" harmless for the acts of their subcontractors, and contractors from other states better wait until the Eith Circuit has ruled on OSHA's appeal.
It's interesting that the NAHB hasn't joined the AGC in this action, at least with a "Friend of the Court" petition in the appeal.
Originally posted by AGC Newsletter
It's interesting that the NAHB hasn't joined the AGC in this action, at least with a "Friend of the Court" petition in the appeal.
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