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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Key Reduction in Force Considerations for Construction Employers

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The construction industry is seeing a drop in job openings but also in layoffs, according to new data from labor experts. But as part of an industry with one of the highest layoff rates, it’s crucial for construction...more

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The Impact of the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Ban on the Construction Industry

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For years, there has been a state-by-state push to restrict or prohibit non-compete agreements that limit workers’ ability to take a job with a competitor after leaving their employer. This movement to boost employee mobility...more

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Samsung’s $45 Billion Texas Chipmaking Facility: A Goldmine and Minefield for Contractors

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Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted in...more

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Effective July 1, Minnesota Employers Face Increased Scrutiny and Possible Liability for Using Independent Contractors Versus...

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Governor Tim Walz has signed into law significant changes to Minnesota’s independent contractor and employment laws.  Effective July 1, all employers, as well as their owners, risk significantly increased penalties for...more

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Surging Construction Job Vacancies Signal Need to Reevaluate Labor Practices

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According to a recent ConstructionDive.com article, construction job openings soared in January 2024 marking over a 40% increase from the same period in 2023. Essentially there were approximately 120,000 more construction job...more

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OFCCP Announces a New Certification Cycle

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In December 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) implemented a new requirement that all covered federal contractors and subcontractors annually certify that they have current affirmative action...more

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[Webinar] Annual Construction Law Forum - November 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT

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You are invited to join Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys and guest industry speakers on Thursday, November 10, 2022, for an informative half-day webinar focused on the most pressing California...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2022 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2022 #3

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2022 #2

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Consider the H-1B Visa to Build Your Construction Industry Workforce

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Foreign nationals account for 61% of the full-time graduate students in civil engineering programs in the United States, according to the National Foundation for American Policy NFAP Policy Brief, August 2021, International...more

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[Event] Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference - December 7th - 8th, Alberta, Canada

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Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary! Focusing on the most pressing issues affecting the industry The Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference ensures you...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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PA Law will Build on Construction Employers’ Duty to Verify Work Authorization

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Effective October 6, 2020, Pennsylvania’s Construction Industry Employee Verification Act will require the use of the E-Verify system for all construction industry employers....more

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Ohio Supreme Court Crushes "Fannie Lewis Law" in Cleveland - Reverses Court of Appeals in Hot Debate

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Ohio local hiring laws affecting contractors are destroyed, for now. Municipalities will no longer be able to force local hiring upon contractors for various jobs. This especially impacts large cities and their citizens...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Not shockingly, the White House’s recent insistence on keeping tariffs in place on China (to ensure deal compliance) is proving to be a major stumbling block in negotiations on a grand trade deal between the US and China....more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

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Is Your Construction Business Prepared and Protected for ICE Undocumented Worker Audits?

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Understand and navigate the government’s amplified focus on undocumented workers to protect your business from escalating fines, jail time, delay damages and back-charges Originally Published on ForConstructionPros.com...more

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Your Comprehensive Guide to 2018 Proposed California Legislation

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February 16 was the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Legislature. By that date, nearly 2,200 bills were introduced. While that may seem like a staggering amount of legislative proposals (especially for a...more

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Indiana Employment Law Update: 5 Changes to Laws You Should Know

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A number of significant changes to Indiana employment law took effect on July 1, 2015. These changes affected employer’s obligations in areas such as hiring, wages, discrimination, and termination. If employers have not...more

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Temporary Federal Immigration Relief May Help Address Construction Labor Shortages

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U.S. Work Authorization to Be Available - A new recruitment source may soon be available to employers for additional workers to do construction or other work. Up to 4 or 5 million presently undocumented people from...more

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Construction Contractors Subject To New OFCCP Rules

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Because of a recent court decision, federal construction contractors must comply with several new regulations that many consider burdensome. An effort to exempt construction contractors from some of the new regulations was...more

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