In general, when the property adjacent to a construction site is damaged as a result of the work being done, the contractor is required to indemnify the property owner for any claims brought against him for the damage to the … Continue reading →

12 NYCRR §23-1.7 is a New York State regulation that coincides with Labor Law 241, seeks to protect workers on construction sites and hold contractors liable for the formers’ injuries.  Both the regulation and the statute focus on the sufficiency … Continue reading →

General Business Law § 777-a provides for a housing merchant implied warranty in the contract of sale for all new homes, which survives the passing of title.  Pursuant to the statute, the home must be free from all defects resulting … Continue reading →

When a citation and notification of penalty is received from the Occupation Safety and Health Administration, the citation, or a copy thereof, must be posted near the place where each violation occurred to make employees aware of possible hazardous conditions. … Continue reading →

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers have the responsibility to provide safe work environments. Pursuant to the Act, an OSHA officer conducts inspections of work environments and reports the findings to the OSHA director for evaluation. … Continue reading →