Navigating Tariff Relief for U.S. Contractors
The United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, is authorized to act against foreign countries that engage in
Corporate Transparency Act (Updated): US Companies Exempt from BOI Reporting Requirements
UPDATE: On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule exempting U.S.-based companies and individuals from the Corporate Transparency
Federal and State Construction Contractors Face Uncertainty After New Executive Order on DEI and Affirmative Action
On Jan. 21, President Trump signed the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” Executive Order (EO), which significantly impacts federal contractors by: Requiring certification that
OSHA Publishes Proposed Heat Stress Standard
Click here to access OSHA’s Proposed Heat Stress Rule in the Federal Register OSHA published its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and
Provincial & Federal Regulatory Updates: Key Highlights from 2022
Change is one of the few constants of our industry. Below are some of the key provincial and federal regulatory highlights contractors performing work in
DOL Announces Proposed Worker Classification Rule
Click here to access the DOL’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Worker Classification The U.S. Department of Labor posted a notice of proposed rulemaking for
OSHA Proposed Rulemaking on Blood Lead Levels Comment Period Extended to Oct. 28
OSHA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead. While the original comment deadline was Aug.
Contractor Licensing Requirements by State
Click here for a list of contractor license requirements by state Contractor licensing requirements vary by state, and in many cases, by local municipalities. For
FMLA and Mental Health
The DOL issued guidance to help employers understand that FMLA leave can be used for a mental health condition. Qualifying employees of qualifying employers are entitled to take job-protected leave for their own serious mental health condition, or to care for a family member experiencing a serious mental health condition.
CDC Updates Interim Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
The CDC updated its interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 variants, including the delta