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NLRB Makes It Harder to Decertify Unions in Latest Pro-Labor Move: 3 Key Takeaways for Employers

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The National Labor Relations Board just ditched three Trump-era rules that had made it easier for workers to undo union representation. In a long-anticipated move, the NLRB issued a new regulation Friday scrapping agency...more

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Cal/OSHA Completes Fast-Track Adoption of Emergency Silica Standard Aimed at Engineered Stone Industry

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On December 14, 2023, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved an emergency temporary standard (ETS) intended to enhance protection of workers from the hazards of respirable crystalline silica...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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A Change on the Horizon: US DOL Set to Finalize New Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry

During what has already proven to be a very busy month for federal labor law, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) is poised to implement yet another pivotal change. On August 8, 2023, DOL announced it will soon publish a...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Cybersecurity in the U.S. Construction Industry: Navigating Challenges and Strategies for a Secure Future – Part 2

In today’s digital era, the construction industry faces a growing threat from cyber risks that can have significant impacts on projects and operations. As technology continues to revolutionize the industry, it is crucial for...more

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Are You on the List? Construction Contractors Should Review OFCCP’s Latest Audit Scheduling List and Follow This 7-Step Plan If...

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Construction contractors should take immediate action to find out if any of their establishments have been selected for an upcoming audit by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Earlier this week, the...more

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COVID as a Force Majeure Event - An Interesting and Unexpected Development in Singapore

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The Appellate Division of the Singapore High Court recently provided the construction industry with interesting, and somewhat unexpected, guidance regarding COVID as a force majeure event in the context of construction...more

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Labor Board Proposes Return to Pre-Trump Board Election Procedures

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed rescinding portions of its 2020 union representation procedures on blocking charges, voluntary recognition bar, and construction industry collective bargaining...more

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OSHA to Require More Contractors to Report Injuries and Illnesses Online

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a proposed rule to restore and expand Obama-era requirements for high-hazard employers with at least 100 employees to submit their injury and illness...more

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OFCCP Launches New Electronic Portal for Construction Contractors

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Federal officials recently launched a new online portal allowing construction contractors, federal agency contracting officers, and applicants for construction contract federal assistance a secure electronic means to submit...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Recent Decision May Result in Significant Increase in Personnel Costs and Back Wage Liability for Companies Doing Work in Maryland

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On July 13, 2022, Maryland’s highest court issued a wide-reaching decision in Amaya v. DGS Construction, LLC that could have a substantial impact on personnel costs for companies doing business in Maryland. The unanimous...more

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It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Why Construction Contractors Should Always Request a Defense

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The “Duty to Defend” is a term of art used to describe an insurance company’s obligation to defend policyholders against claims made under a liability insurance policy. In the context of workplace injuries, a recent ruling...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

What Happens at Work Stays at Work? Bringing Covid-19 Home to Your Spouse

There is no question COVID-19 altered our existence as humans. Worldwide, the pandemic has touched all aspects of daily life. It is not surprising, then, that we are still seeing the ripple effects in the California Workers’...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Overhaul of Prevailing Wage Rules

On March 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the rules governing how workers are paid on federally funded construction projects. The proposed changes represent the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

[Webinar] Building the Renewable Power Project - The Hydrogen Opportunity - March 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed last year, initiating the potential development of regional hydrogen hubs and hydrogen manufacturing programs. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the changes...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

Second Circuit Rules Indemnity Provision in Construction Contract Trumps "Other Insurance" Clause in Determining Priority of...

A recent decision by a panel of the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit serves as a reminder that sometimes insurers and policyholders must look outside the insurance policies to determine the priority of...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cardinal Sin – Construction Contractor’s Alleged Failure to Abate OSHA Citations Results in Big Penalties

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Seyfarth Synopsis: By ignoring the terms of a settlement agreement it had with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), a New Jersey roofing contractor now faces more than $600,000 in penalties after...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

The Delaware Contractor Registration Act: What Businesses Should Know

In efforts to reduce worker misclassification, the State of Delaware recently enacted the “Delaware Contractor Registration Act,” which requires all businesses performing construction services or maintenance in Delaware to...more

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Federal Court Affirms Ebola Case: What Does it Mean for Projects Impacted by COVID-19?

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Approximately one month after the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (Board) issued an opinion denying a contractor's claim for additional compensation due to...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

[Webinar] 2021 Construction Law Seminar - February 18th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am MST

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This virtual seminar is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Supreme Court of Canada Affirms Anti-Deprivation Rule

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The common law anti-deprivation rule is alive and well in Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada held in an 8-1 decision in Chandos Construction Ltd. v Deloitte Restructuring Inc., 2020 SCC 25 [Chandos]. Under the rule, parties...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

OSHA Issues Series of Industry-Specific COVID-19 Safety Alerts

This week, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration began issuing a series of safety alerts aimed at specific industries and their workers’ potential exposure to COVID-19. The first alerts cover the retail,...more

Bracewell LLP

Expanded CISA Guidelines Broadens the Scope of “Essential Business” for Manufacturing and Construction Operations

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As states and other jurisdictions continue to implement, amend, and clarify their stay-at-home orders, many continue to define Essential Businesses through the guidelines issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...more

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COVID-19 Executive Orders on Non-Essential Business and Construction Exemptions by State

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Dorsey is compiling the emergency orders limiting business activity in response to COVID-19. We will make every effort to keep this list updated....more

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Federal Court Sentences Business Owner to Prison for Violating Fall Protections

Most employers know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration can assess civil penalties for violation of safety standards. However, they may not be aware that the OSH Act also contains criminal penalties. ...more

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