The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made finding independent contractor status harder under the National Labor Relations Act. The Atlanta Opera, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 95 (2023). This decision may significantly affect...more
Keeping Up With the Changing Law Restricting Employee Competition in the Construction Industry The legal landscape is rapidly changing with regards to restrictive covenants used by employers to protect against unfair...more
The legal landscape is rapidly changing with regards to restrictive covenants used by employers to protect against unfair competition and solicitation by current or former employees. This is especially true for employees in...more
The “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Design and Construction” report from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Dodge Construction Network (DCN) highlights the benefits for construction employers that engage...more
The labor shortages faced by the construction industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic present an opportunity to focus on attracting a diverse pool of workers and on a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and...more
How Law Limiting Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims Affects Construction-
In an industry often targeted by anti-discrimination agencies, construction industry employers need to be aware of a new...more
7/1/2022
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The scope for liability related to employee wage claims has changed dramatically for contractors and subcontractors operating in New York under a new law that shifts wage payment obligations to prime contractors....more