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Contractors’ Allocation Authority, Communications & Right of Work Assignment

As contractors enter or prepare for collective bargaining negotiations, several recurring legal and strategic issues warrant clarification. These include contractor authority over economic allocations, communications

2025-05-15T15:48:07-05:00May 15th, 2025|Bargaining, Legal|

Understanding and Operationalizing Mandatory, Permissive and Illegal Subjects of Bargaining

Overview  During contract negotiations, contractors know that wages and benefits will always be front and center. But, what about other subjects, such as travel time,

2025-03-28T12:08:27-05:00March 28th, 2025|Legal|

Member Discount on Red Wing Footwear

Click here for information on FCA Members’ discount with Red Wing Shoes. Boots and protective footwear aren’t optional in the construction industry, and thanks to

2025-05-28T09:25:12-05:00February 28th, 2025|Industry Partners, Member Benefits|

A Checklist for Signatory Contractors’ Bargaining Efforts

FCA Legal counsel developed a CBA negotiation checklist for signatory contractors with suggested steps that help lead to a successful negotiation. Click here to download

2025-01-24T16:25:48-06:00January 21st, 2025|Legal|

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

2023-10-25T14:20:45-05:00October 23rd, 2023|Legal|

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

2023-11-10T13:02:48-06:00September 26th, 2023|Legal|

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

2023-09-08T12:59:12-05:00September 8th, 2023|COVID-19|

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

2023-09-08T10:57:02-05:00September 5th, 2023|Mental Health|

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

2023-08-18T15:36:01-05:00August 11th, 2023|Legal|

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

2023-07-31T12:55:23-05:00July 31st, 2023|Legislative|
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