USERRA is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination by employers against employees and potential employees based on their military service. Additionally, it places specific obligations on employers that may have employees who are returning to work after a period of military service. Here's what contractors need to know.
Executive Order Strengthens ‘Buy American’ Preferences
In a follow-up to a 2017 executive order, President Trump is expanding the administration’s preferences for American products in federal procurement and federal financial assistance awards on critical infrastructure projects.
New Jersey Imposes New Apprenticeship Training Requirements
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly approved a bill (A-3666) that requires construction businesses to certify participation in a U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program in order to obtain or renew a public works contractor registration certificate.
What Merit Shop Contractors Can Expect From the 2018 Midterm Election Results
The 2018 midterm elections were an important opportunity for Democrats to chip away at near-historic levels of Republican power at the state level.
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Impact Construction Contractors
The new tax law has a special calculation based on 20 percent of business income, with some limitations. Now is the time to structure out the limitations.
Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last
Florida jumped to first place on ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard; Michigan saw the biggest improvement in its ranking; and California and Illinois were at the bottom.
Legislative Roundup for the Construction Industry
Congress is seeing the mid-term elections through without a significant new infrastructure spending bill in play. However, the current House and Senate conference on the transportation appropriations for fiscal year 2019 indicates that Congress will reject the president’s recommendation to significantly cut discretionary spending for transportation, which instead is headed for another boost next year.
Vote Like Your Work Depends on It
Contractors and their employees can let lawmakers know they’ll be held accountable for the decisions that impact the construction industry by voting this November.










