Category: Engineering Lessons Learned, Again – Death on an Electric Arc Furnace TASA ID: 1006 Maintenance work was being done on a three phase AC electric arc furnace that was about 30 feet in diameter. It was on a prolonged shut-down for some extensive repairs. Read more
Category: Engineering, Environment Litigation Issues Arising from Stormwater Problems TASA ID: 355 Changing weather patterns have led to a large number of flooding and drainage problems. For example, the high intensity rainfalls that have occurred on Long Island in the last few years have resulted in record high groundwater levels and unusually severe flash floods. Read more
Category: Engineering When Utility Poles, Power Lines, and Communication Wires Are Involved in Legal Disputes TASA ID: 1563 Legal disputes arise from the interaction between utility poles, power and communication wires, people, and their vehicles. Here are some of the factors that should be considered in any analysis of an issue involving poles and wires. Read more
Category: Employment Reducing Performance Risk TASA ID: 1565 Since the US payroll tax changes of the 1980's, many organizations have embraced the use of temporary "staff augmentation" contractors in lieu of adding permanent employees. Advantages include: Read more
Category: Employment The Benefits of Paying Nannies and Other Household Employees Legally…and the Consequences of Paying “Under the Table” TASA ID: 2343 It's not easy being a household employer. For some, the legal, tax, and insurance issues make paying their employees "under the table" seem easier and cheaper. But this decision can be penny-wise and pound-foolish if you get caught. Even if you don't get caught, you'll be missing out on legal and tax advantages that you can't use if you're paying illegally. Read more
