Legislation

Kentucky and Missouri Become Right to Work States

by Construction Executive | Mar 3, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Kentucky and Missouri recently passed legislation that prevents workers from being required to join a labor union in order to accept or maintain a job, making them the 27th and 28th Right to Work states, respectively.

Injunction Blocks Overtime Rule

by Construction Executive | Jan 27, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule from taking effect.

Trump Administration Promises Regulatory Relief

by Kelly Tyroler | Jan 24, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Regulations

More than 200 candidates endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in the House and 21 in the Senate were elected or re-elected, reflecting a better than 90 percent candidate success rate for those ABC endorsed.