Executive Order – Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

As a result of an Executive Order, signed by President Obama on July 31, 2014, prospective federal contractors will be required to disclose labor law violations from the past three years before they can get a contract. It should be pointed out that this Executive...

ATTENTION — Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Tax Liability

The Michigan Supreme Court recently sided with the Michigan Department of Treasury with a sales and use tax ruling that will have far-reaching implications for the everyday consumer and for all business-to-business transactions. The Courts’ ruling now allows the...

Are You Having Staking Issues?

Are you on your third, fourth, fifth, sixth staking or additional assistance request with MISS DIG? If so, you are not alone. Many of the third party locators that perform work in Michigan have fallen woefully behind. In an effort to rectify the situation, two things...

MITA Guidance for Police Presence in Work Zones

There are many safety features outlined in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ranging from traffic drums to temporary traffic barriers that are designed to help identify the work zone and protect the construction workforce.  However, one of the...