Legal/Regulation: Page 50
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Trump administration slow to fill open OSHA inspector positions
OSHA is just one federal agency where the administration has put the brakes on hiring.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Developer sues China Construction America for billions, alleges fraud
BML Properties claims the contractor's bogus billings cost it more than $2.25 billion on the Baha Mar Resort project in the Bahamas.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018 -
DOL raises OSHA penalties by 2%
The increased penalty amounts will be levied to keep them in line with inflation.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card
The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
OSHA silica rule outlasts legal challenges
A federal appeals court ruled OSHA was reasonable in its decision to lower permissible worker exposure to silica dust.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2017 -
Appeals court gives green light for MD Purple Line to continue construction
The move should put an end to the legal wrangling that has delayed progress on the rail project for a year.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017
These pieces illustrate the big moments in construction in the past year — everything from regulation to Amazon's proposed HQ2 to industry influencers.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
House, Senate pass $1.5 trillion tax reform bill
Aside from the preservation of private activity bonds, pass-through deductions and a new corporate tax rate will have the greatest impact on construction.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017 -
NYC council's penalty plan for construction fatalities and injuries sparks pushback
The bill's authors have proposed fining companies based on their ability to pay.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017 -
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Deep DiveThe GOP tax bill is now law — here's what that means for construction
President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday. Here's an overview of what it means for the construction industry.
Dec. 18, 2017 -
Report: Sinking San Francisco tower could pose 'life and fire safety hazard'
The hazard was reportedly redacted in a December 2016 report to homeowners, though it's unclear who blacked out the assessment's findings.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2017 -
NLRB rolls back Browning-Ferris joint employment standard
The rule's overturn means some subcontractors could be more susceptible to charges concerning unfair labor practices that involve other employees.
By Kathryn Moody , Mary Tyler March , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Republican tax bill will reportedly save PABs
The bill's provision comes as a potential relief to industry stakeholders concerned with drawing private investment to public asset projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Brooklyn contractor settles $625K EEOC discrimination suit
The EEOC claimed that a Laquila Group foreman engaged in racial discrimination toward six black employees.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: 4 reasons why construction companies should have an attorney review contracts
Some major contract provisions can bring a construction company to its knees if they go unaddressed by an attorney.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017 -
CA lawmakers consider per-mile tax to spur construction revenue
The uptick in hybrid and electric vehicles has pushed states to revisit how they can draw a larger contribution from drivers who reduce their gas usage.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017 -
NY officials crack down on construction wage theft
Officials say immigrant workers are three times more likely to be victims of wage theft.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
OSHA fines CT contractor $330K for mercury-related hazards
A trip to the work site following worker complaints led the agency to issue Manafort Brothers two willful and six serious violations.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Congress passes spending bill extension, temporarily avoids government shutdown
The short-term bill maintains existing spending levels and policies, but Congress will likely see another face-off over the budget later this month.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 8, 2017 -
NY to require employers to offer paid family leave Jan. 1
When fully implemented in 2021, New York's policy mandates up to 12 weeks of paid leave, the most generous in the nation.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 8, 2017 -
TX county enacts new construction regs post-Harvey
New homes and certain other structures within a 100-year floodplain must be built to 500-year floodplain standards beginning Jan.1.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors' employee wage obligations
The financial scrutiny made necessary by the bill could force some smaller subcontractors out of the competition for work.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Appeals court considers OSHA joint-employer ruling
A decision could have a significant impact on general contractors' role in taking responsibility for project safety violations.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
MD ramps up tax-free bond issues ahead of tax reform bill
A new tax reform bill could derail private investment on projects like the $5.6 billion Purple Line light-rail project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017 -
House GOP members push for PAB protection in tax reform bills
Congressional representatives said private activity bonds used for new projects and refinancing have paid off in new jobs and saved billions in interest expenses.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017
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