Before ICE shows up at the worksite, know rights and obligations and have protocols in place. Make sure employees hired after Nov. 6, 1986 have properly completed and documented I-9s.
Essential Construction Worker Safety Considerations Amid COVID-19
Due to the volume of information being shared among organizations, it is important to stay up-to-date on best practices to prevent the spread of infection and monitor for industry-wide guidelines.
OSHA Unmasks New Pandemic Respirator Guidance
On April 3, OSHA released temporary enforcement guidance to employers currently faced with a shortage of N95 respirator masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance applies to all industries.
Best Practices for Claims Involving Traveling Employees
Construction industry leaders face unique challenges when it comes to managing “traveling employees” whose positions do not involve typical hours or locations.
U.S. House Passes Big Labor Bill That Would Subvert Workers’ and States’ Rights
On Feb. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the deceptively named Protecting the Right to Organize Act. The PRO Act is rife with policies that impose radical changes to settled U.S. labor law, benefiting big labor at the expense of workers’ rights and the well-being of the nation’s small businesses.
Complying With OFCCP Regulations Is Easier With New Technical Assistance Guide
OFCCP’s Construction Contractors Technical Assistance Guide helps contractors conduct a self audit to achieve equal employment opportunity goals and eliminate discrimination.
How to Ensure Immigration Compliance in Construction
The number of workplace audits is expected to continue rising in the coming years. Employers should take a proactive approach to ensure proper immigration compliance practices are in place to protect against possible future liability.
2019’s Biggest Labor and Employment Moves Affecting Construction
While the NLRB, DOL, EEOC and OSHA dominated employment law changes in 2019, expect more changes that directly impact the construction workplace in 2020.











