Dec 30, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
A new year means new laws: Marijuana Opt In/Opt Out: Communities across the state have until December 31 to say whether they will allow marijuana dispensaries and/or consumption sites. Minimum Wage Increase: On December 31, minimum wage increases to $13.20 from...
Dec 3, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
OSHA is extending the comment period on two initiatives to protect the safety and health of workers. These extensions will allow more time for input from the public. The comment period for the Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing has been...
Nov 30, 2021 | Announcements, Member News
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the comment period for the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard to Jan. 19, 2022. OSHA extended the comment period by 45 days to allow stakeholders...
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...
Nov 4, 2021 | Member News
From: U.S. Department of Labor, November 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the...
Oct 19, 2021 | Member News
From: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP | Attorneys at Law | October 14, 2021 On Labor Day, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York Labor Law that holds prime and general construction contractors jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages,...
Oct 6, 2021 | Member News
From: For Construction Pros, Authored by Jessica Lombardo October 1, 2021 The state of New York will soon install cameras in road work zones that will monitor drivers to make sure they’re not speeding. If they are, the camera alone could result in a ticket. Every...
Oct 4, 2021 | Member News
From Governor’s Office: Governor Hochul Signs Four Pieces of Legislation: Legislation (S.4682-B/A.485-B) Establishes a Demonstration Program Implementing Speed Violation Monitoring Systems in Work Zones Legislation (A.3350-A/S.2766-C) Makes Construction...
Sep 23, 2021 | Member News
From: U.S. Department of Labor | September 20, 2021 To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure – both indoors and outdoors – the White House announced enhanced and expanded efforts the U.S. Department of Labor is taking to address heat-related...
