Matthew Koskinen and Adam Richards were quoted in a Construction Dive article, “Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?”

Matthew Koskinen and Adam Richards were quoted in a Construction Dive article, “Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?” discussing an issue that has become more significant given the industry’s worsening labor shortage. “Factors that the courts utilize in determining whether this relationship exists revolve around the existence of a contract, the work being performed at the time of injury being that of the special employer, along with the special employer’s control over the borrowed employee’s work,” Matthew said. “Throughout the country, an employer is typically immune from liability in exchange for providing such insurance coverage, unless an exception applies, such as intentional misconduct or gross negligence,” Adam added. To read more, click here.