by Kimberly Schaffer | Mar 14, 2022 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, General
On March 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of the proposed rule, “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” DOL Secretary Marty Walsh said that the Wage and Hour Division plans to carry out the “most...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Dec 13, 2021 | Construction, Construction Contracts, Donald J. Hillmann, General
As part of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 New York State Enacted Budget, lawmakers passed legislation which will expand prevailing wage requirements beyond public works projects to include some private projects as well – a first in the State’s history. The law, which becomes...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Oct 26, 2021 | Brendan R. Wolf, Construction, General
This article discusses the potential impact of a recent New York Supreme Court Appellate Division – Third Department Decision on woman-owned businesses seeking women business enterprise certification from Empire State Development Corporation.
by Kimberly Schaffer | Aug 9, 2021 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, General
The new Hero Act requires employers to adopt a COVID protocol Click here for the New York State Department of Labor’s Model Plan, Exposure Prevention Standard and Exposure Prevention Plan. Concerning notice, a copy of the plan needs to be given to employees...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Jul 29, 2021 | Clemente J. Parente, Construction, Donald J. Hillmann, General, Joel M. Howard, III
On July 21, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that unions may continue to use the inflatable balloon known as “Scabby The Rat” at informational demonstrations because such use does not constitute an illegal secondary boycott. Read the article.
by Kimberly Schaffer | May 4, 2021 | Construction, General
Tax credits are one of the most useful aspects of the Internal Revenue Code as they provide for a dollar-for-dollar reduction in income tax owed. A tax credit is typically designed to favor or reward certain types of activities considered beneficial to the economy,...
