The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will extend the deadline for filing 2018 EEO-1 reports from March 31, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Issue Continues to Evolve
As the independent contractor versus employee status debate evolves across the United States through legislation, court decisions, and agency enforcement actions, the NLRB clarified its standard on Jan. 25, 2019.
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.
Data Safety and Security On and Off the Jobsite
Establishing security measures before sharing data with subcontractors and suppliers will protect everyone from cyber threats.
Fundamentals of Real Estate Developers’ E&O
Developers are using Real Estate Developer E&O policies for coverage of professional services in which they are personally or vicariously liable.
Project Delay, Now and Later
A recent decision from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals affirmed that contractors don’t need to wait until contract completion to litigate delay claims.
Contractors Report Strong Opposition to PLA Mandates
In a survey of more than 500 members of Associated Builders and Contractors, 98 percent said they were less likely to bid on a taxpayer-funded construction contract if the bid specifications required the winning firm to sign a project labor agreement with labor unions.
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.










