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DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

by ABC | Apr 1, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor continues to issue compliance assistance materials on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which went into effect on April 1.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

by Jeff Agranoff | Mar 18, 2020
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act shortly after it passed through the Senate on March 18. The legislation, which goes into effect 15 days after enactment, includes several exemptions and tax credits.

Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

by Peter Comstock | Feb 3, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health | Training

While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization Act, while the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal with Mexico and Canada amid an impeachment vote.

Year in Review: DOL Continues Regulatory Overhaul in 2019

by Brad Mannion | Dec 5, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Following its first two years of substantial deregulatory efforts, the Trump administration’s U.S. Department of Labor ends 2019 continuing to reverse many of the Obama administration’s anti-growth policies and allowing businesses to thrive in a slower-growing, yet still favorable, economy.

States Make Major Legislative Determinations

by Rachel E. Pelovitz, Nick Steingart | Nov 6, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Here's a look at state-level legislative updates across the United States.

States Step Up With Infrastructure Funding, But Congress Needs to Act to Avoid Trillions in Economic Losses

by Maureen Mahoney | Nov 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Democrats and Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye on much, but they agree on this: America’s infrastructure is crumbling, and it needs to be addressed.

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

by Construction Executive | Nov 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The Honolulu City Council has approved a project labor agreement (PLA) with the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council in tandem with the Hawaii Construction Alliance and their affiliated labor unions for certain “critical city projects.”

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

by Jason Culotta | Oct 8, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Wellness

How can employers develop, implement and enforce medical marijuana policies that ensure a safe workplace without running afoul of employees’ rights?

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DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

Year in Review: DOL Continues Regulatory Overhaul in 2019

States Make Major Legislative Determinations

States Step Up With Infrastructure Funding, But Congress Needs to Act to Avoid Trillions in Economic Losses

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

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