America is dealing with a prolonged electrician shortage. The need for proven craftsmen continues to rise as more electricians are required at construction and alternative energy jobsites, especially for commercial wiring projects and solar panel installations. At...
Currently, the demand for construction workers is high in the United States. As contractors look to fill open positions, they must consider what type of labor is right for the task at hand. Two labor types exist in all economies: skilled labor and unskilled labor. At...
Your EMR, or Experience Modification Rate, is a number used by insurance companies to evaluate your business’ past cost of injuries and future chances of risk. The lower your business’ EMR, the lower your worker compensation insurance premiums will be. An...
With the country’s shortage of skilled craftsmen reaching critical levels—nearly 78 percent of construction firms say they are having a hard time filling both salaried and craft positions*—contractors are feeling the pressure as they struggle to find a reliable...
As economic conditions or fluctuating workloads force contractors to lay off a large portion of their workforce, their SUTA rates—the unemployment tax contributions paid for every employee on payroll—sky-rocket. Along with the SUTA rate, each state also sets a taxable...
Contingent workers are non-permanent workers that are brought in on an as-needed basis. For contractors, this means bringing on additional craftsmen to support the core team when workflow demands are high due to seasonality, short-turnaround projects, or other...
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