Paid Sick Leave Policy Template & What Contractors Need to Know
Click here to download a sample paid sick leave policy template In the last several years, more and more states and cities have passed laws
Understanding CBA’s “Out of Area” Clauses
It’s not uncommon for a contractor signatory to a CBA with a local union or district council to, at some point, perform covered work in
Don’t Forget About Tax Credits for Voluntarily Providing FFCRA Leave in 2021
In April of 2020, we published this blog post regarding the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and what it meant for contractors.
Understanding Your CBA’s Grievance and Arbitration Process
Almost every collective bargaining agreement (CBA) includes a process for resolving disputes regarding the CBA’s application and meaning. This is typically included in an article
Whistleblower Policy Template for Contractors
FCA Legal Counsel prepared a template whistleblower policy for contractors.
Understanding Lien Laws for all 50 States
Click here to access Lien Laws for All 50 States To protect your right to be paid, you need to file your liens under your
What Contractors Need to Know About Reopening CBAs
As contractors prepare for another year of bargaining, it’s important to remember that there are both statutory and contractual-required notices that must be provided. Indeed,
Bipartisan Legislation Ends Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment & Assault Claims
In a rare display of bipartisanship, the House and Senate have passed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021”
Biden Administration Mandates PLAs on Certain Federal Construction Projects
On Feb. 4, President Biden issued Executive Order 14063 mandating the use of Project Labor Agreements (or PLAs) for certain federal construction projects in excess
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates – Where Are They Now?
In 2021, President Biden announced three vaccine mandates for private-sector workers: (1) OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard relating to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, 86 Fed. Reg.