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Industry News
Education and NEC
MN MASTERS! Your CEs are due Feb 28
See our beefed-up schedule of classes below to get your continuing education.
Environmental Responsibility: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Practices in Electrical Work During Minnesota Winters
Minnesota winters are known for their harsh temperatures and long nights, which bring increased demand for electricity, particularly for heating and lighting. For electricians, this season offers an opportunity to prioritize sustainability and integrate eco-friendly practices into their work, helping homeowners and businesses reduce energy consumption while minimizing environmental impact.
MEMBER NEWS
Safety and Compliance
Earned Sick & Safe Time Update
Attorney Martin Kappenman at Peters & Kappenman sits down with Mike to give him an update on the Earned Sick and Safe Time mandates that went into effect in 2024. Listen to our podcast below.
Steps to Organize for Tax Preparation
As we approach the end of the year, Smith Schafer would like to help you reduce the stress related to filing taxes. It is important to organize your receipts, forms, and other documents well before tax time. The tips below can help you better prepare and file your taxes more confidently.
Responsibility for employee health, safety on multi-employer worksites
When more than one employer operates at a single worksite, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) and federal OSHA consider it a multi-employer worksite. Most construction sites are multi-employer worksites, where multiple contractors are assigned work, but not necessarily all at the same time. Employers at multi-employer construction worksites need to know their responsibilities, assigned roles and accountability for employee health and safety.
Workforce News
How are wages affecting your crew?
Labor is one of the most significant costs in construction, often accounting for 20-40% of total project expenses. Electricians are the tightest labor market in construction, and workforce traditionally has been a top pain point for our membership over the past decade.
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