Nov 24, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
On November 22, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of the final rule, “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors.” The DOL has finalized regulations to implement Executive Order 14026, “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal...
Nov 9, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
What’s in the bill? Highlights of the additional spending called for in the infrastructure bill: Roads, bridges, major projects – $110 billion (Transportation funding is increased further by reauthorization of surface transportation funding.) Power...
Nov 8, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
On October 31, 2021, the New York State Commissioner of Health continued the designation of COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease” pursuant to the HERO Act until December 15, 2021. This means that New York employers must continue to keep in effect the...
Nov 5, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
Legislation S.2928-A/A.06098-A Expands on Current Law to Enable Workers to Care for Siblings with a Serious Health Condition. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill (S.2928-A/A.06098-A) that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for...
Mar 31, 2021 | Announcements
According to : Bloomberg Law, Construction Labor March 31, 2021 $174 billion proposed for electric vehicles Administration pursues equity goals with transit investments President Joe Biden will roll out an infrastructure plan Wednesday that proposes investing $621...
Aug 7, 2020 | Announcements
As published by constructiondive.com 8/3/2020 A new analysis of salaries, job availability and the cost of living in 383 cities across the country has identified the best places for construction workers to prosper. The top places identified by insurance information...
Feb 26, 2020 | Announcements, Member News
Montour Falls, NY- February 25, 2020 – Welliver, provider of comprehensive construction services in New York State and Northern Pennsylvania, congratulates the recent graduates of the OSHA 30-Hour Training course in Construction held this past month in Watkins Glen,...
Nov 27, 2019 | Announcements
Just a reminder to anyone who holds a Dig Safely NY Excavator Certification. The initial certification is good for five years. However there is a continuing education component that requires anyone with a certification to have an additional one hour of training...
Aug 29, 2019 | Announcements
Posted Aug. 28, 2019, 12:38 PM Bloomberg Law/Construction Labor Public comment period ended Aug. 26 DOL now examining comments to develop final rule A Trump administration plan for a new industry-led apprenticeship program could threaten the administration’s tenuous...
Jul 18, 2019 | Announcements
By Eric Reinhardt, Business Journal News Network Date: 7/17/2019 8:05 PM ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week has signed into law a measure that reauthorizes the minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) program for five more years. The law seeks to...
Jul 18, 2019 | Announcements
From Bloomberg Law: Construction Labor Report, July 17th 2019 Development of a proposed federal worker safety rule mandating that protective clothing and safety gear fit the person wearing it was approved July 17 by OSHA’s advisory panel of construction safety...
Jul 16, 2019 | Announcements
Jon Herdlein, CPA The Bonadio Group Building and maintaining a strong workforce is one of the leading challenges facing many businesses. I often hear stories from business owners about how they’re trying to delay planned retirements of skilled employees because...
