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The AGC Labor and Employment Law Council held its 39th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium on May 2-3, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Council is a network of attorneys who regularly represent AGC members and chapters in labor and employment matters. It holds an annual continuing legal education symposium such attorneys and for chapter labor staff. Symposium participants heard presentations on the following topics: The program also featured a presentation by guest speaker Richard Bock, head of the National Labor Relations Board’s Division of Advice, and a “fireside chat” with Jessica Looman, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
Addresses Legal Developments and Emerging Issues, Including Virtual Work Environments The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published final guidance on harassment in the workplace, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” By providing this resource on the legal standards and employer liability applicable to harassment claims under the federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC, the EEOC intends to help people feel safe on the job and assist employers in creating respectful workplaces. The new guidance addresses federal laws that protect covered employees from harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical…
16 Additional Federally Funded Projects Designated The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced that it is scaling up its Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program by designating 16 additional federally funded construction projects as megaprojects. OFCCP launched the Megaproject Program in March 2023. Megaprojects are large federal construction projects valued at $35 million or more – some part of which must be federal funding – and that last more than one year. For the 16 newly designated megaprojects, OFCCP partnered with the Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation and U.S.…
Looking to tackle your biggest construction HR & workforce challenges? There’s no better place than AGC of America’s Construction HR & Workforce Conference! After a successful conference in 2023, we’re once again combining the best elements of a few AGC events to facilitate even better conversations between folks in construction HR & workforce development. Interested? Check out the event details below and start planning your conference experience! Where: Grand Hyatt Denver When: October 20-22, 2024 Registration Rates: Before July 19 (Members Only): $699 | After July 19 (Members): $835 | Non-Members: $989 The Construction HR & Workforce Conference will focus on the intersection…
AGC’s Highway, Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference is the industry’s premier annual conference that focuses on the most critical issues and topics facing the industry today and in the future. This meeting will bring together contractors, owners and key industry constituents involved in every aspect of highway, bridge, transit, airport runway, rail, and utility infrastructure construction for a three day-long program focusing on industry trends, best practices, and preparation for upcoming technological advances that will transform the way you work. The conference will take place at the tropical Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, FL. You’ll have the opportunity to relax…
In this crucial video, we dive into the challenges faced by highway work zone crews and the importance of safety awareness for all drivers. From distracted driving incidents to aggressive behaviors, our dedicated workers endure numerous hazards while striving to improve our roads. Discover the steps being taken by the AGC of Vermont, such as implementing automated speed enforcement programs, to enhance safety and reduce accidents in work zones. Learn why it’s vital to see beyond the cones and barriers and recognize the people working to make your commute safer and more efficient.
This law imposes reporting requirements that raise privacy issues and noncompliance penalties. This week, AGC and other business groups coordinated by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Legal Center jointly filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of small business plaintiffs in this case (the National Small Business Association—NSBA), which argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it regulates beyond Congress’ legislative powers. The law requires small businesses that file for incorporation through their state to report to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) sensitive identifying…
AGC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other business groups have filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The suit challenges OSHA’s new “walkaround” rule, which forces contractors to let potentially anyone, regardless of safety training, construction experience, or intent to accompany a federal safety inspector on a jobsite. AGC asks the court to declare the rule unlawful, vacate it, and stop OSHA from enforcing it. AGC and its co-plaintiffs argue that this rule overturns over 50 years of precedent, which limited such walkarounds to employee representatives, with very limited…
Workers Plead with Drivers to Slow Down in New Videos, Construction Officials Call for Tougher Safety and Education Measures as Annual Survey Details Growing Risks to Drivers & Workers from Work Zone Crashes Sixty-four percent of highway contractors report that motor vehicles crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, putting motorists and workers at risk, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS. Association officials and construction workers urged drivers to slow down and be careful this summer while driving through construction zones and pushed public…
Every day, contractors in highway work zones face extreme dangers as they strive to keep our roads safe. This video sheds light on the real and harrowing experiences of these workers, emphasizing the critical need for driver awareness and caution. 🔸 Life on the Edge: Imagine stepping out your front door to a truck speeding by just feet away. For highway workers, this is a daily reality. They constantly face the threat of speeding vehicles and distracted drivers. 🔸 Personal Stories: Hear from those directly affected by tragic incidents, including fatalities, that have left deep scars on families and communities.…