This article by Doyice Cotten originally appeared in Fitness Management, but is as timely today as ever. Owners and managers who erroneously classify parties as independent contractors when they are actually employees face stiff penalties.
We are all familiar with the typical playground hazards found on American playgrounds. Third world countries usually have more hazards, in part, because more funds are available in America for providing safer playgrounds and, in part, because those in charge of American playgrounds have more training in playground safety and risk management.
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While in Ecuador, we saw some playgrounds at city parks and thought many readers might be interested in what we found. Ecuador, being a poor country, obviously spends less money on equipment than we do, Read More
This is the third of a 5-part series of ways to reduce the risk of a lawsuit. This part focuses on guidelines dealing with four miscellaneous topics grouped together as client and staff issues.
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