FCA International Legislative Update
Week of 11-13-23Click here to download this update as a PDF Congressional Overview Congress passed legislation to avert a government shutdown. The legislation funds some
Updated Davis-Bacon Rule in Effect – Contractor Takeaways
On Aug. 23, 2023, the Department of Labor published the Final Rule updating and modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations. The prevailing wage regulations
Drug Testing and Marijuana Laws
To date, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have fully legalized recreational marijuana, and another 19 states have legalized medical marijuana or CBD oil use for
IRS Announces Slowing Payment of Employee Retention Tax Credit
Click here to read the IRS’ press release about slowing payment of ERC refunds The IRS announced this week that it is increasing scrutiny on
Suicide Awareness Added to FCA Toolbox Talks
Click here to access the new Suicide Awareness Toolbox Talks that were added to the FCA Toolbox Talk Program. FCA International’s Toolbox Talk Program expanded
Understanding Hiring Clauses in a CBA
Overview It’s no secret that skilled workers – particularly skilled trade workers – are in short supply. Construction managers report that the shortage is felt
Contractors Represent Their Industry on Capitol Hill
Click here to download the legislative information packet Signatory contractors and industry representatives hit Capitol Hill for FCA’s 2023 legislative fly-in to advocate for workforce
Federal Funding for Accredited Apprenticeships
Click here to read the CEA’s letters to Leadership of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. FCA International continues its work of helping to strengthen
Withdrawal Liability: What Do You Need to Know?
Click here to read this article in the first issue of the Signatory Magazine! Withdrawal liability is a topic that signatory contractors need to understand.
Mental Health Resources for Signatory Contractors
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) | Crisis Services Canada With an average suicide rate about four times greater than the general population, the construction industry is