Independent contractors in the construction industry are not dead, but a recent court decision in California may affect the way construction companies hire workers and structure their business.
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.
EEOC Announces Extension of EEO-1 Opening, Filing Deadlines
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.











