Five Issues to Consider Before Signing a Liquidation Agreement
Before signing a liquidation agreement, consider all the issues.
Government Contracting Disputes: Procedure Is King in Getting the Claim Right
Critical to the successful resolution of any dispute in the government contracting arena is starting the claim off right.
Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?
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.
New Report Aids in Compliance With Sound Transmission Code Provisions
Building codes stipulate minimum performance requirements for noise transmission through certain interior walls, partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies. The IBC requires floor assemblies separating dwellings from each other or from public areas to meet minimum acoustical requirements for two parameters: STC and IIC.
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.
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