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We Kept America Building - AGC of America Special Report
August 3, 2020
AGC of America has created a special report called We Kept America Building. This new report details AGC of America’s response to the Coronavirus and highlights examples of how AGC has supported the industry during the pandemic. Click HERE to view the full report.          We have also... Read More

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DOL Proposes New Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status Under FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule clarifying the definition of employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as it relates to independent contractors. AGC has long called for federal clarification of the independent contractor status and preservation of legitimate... Read More
September 23, 2020
Construction HR & Training Professionals Gear Up for Industry Virtual Conference
Each October, construction industry professionals in HR, training and workforce development gear up for the industry’s premier learning and networking event, AGC’s Construction HR & Training Professionals Conference, and this year is no different.  The 2020 event has gone completely virtual and... Read More
September 23, 2020
Federal Judge Strikes Down Key Parts Of New Joint Employer Rule
In a move sure to frustrate employers and usher in a wave of confusion, a New York federal court judge just struck down critical portions of the Labor Department’s new joint employer rule that went into effect a few months ago. Concluding that the agency’s rule has “major flaws,” U.S. District... Read More
September 22, 2020
Construction Employment Declined In 39 States Between August 2019 And 2020 While 31 States And Dc Added Jobs Between July And August
California & Vermont Lost the Most Jobs for the Year, Utah & South Dakota Added the Most; Hawaii & Nevada Lost the Most Jobs Between July and August, New Mexico & California Added the Most Thirty-nine states lost construction jobs between August 2019 and August 2020 while 31 states... Read More
September 21, 2020
DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations Clarifying Paid Leave Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revisions made by the new rule clarify workers’ rights and... Read More
September 21, 2020
Opioids Webinar Week on Public-Private Partnerships to Address Drug Challenges
In a series of interactive webinars, U.S. government agencies and private sector partners will explore the role of public-private sector collaboration in addressing drug challenges. Join participants from around the country to listen to expert speakers from the full range of relevant sectors,... Read More
September 17, 2020
AGC and its Members Support Construction Safety Week & National Falls Stand-Down
During the week of September 14, AGC and its members engaged in various efforts to celebrate the industry’s shared commitment to safety. The week kicked-off with a virtual event led by AGC’s CEO, Steve Sandherr, along with officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),... Read More
September 17, 2020
Congress Eyes One-Year Extension of Current Highway & Transit Programs Law
Only a few days remain until the current highway and public transit law – the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act – expires on September 30. AGC is cautiously optimistic that Congress will extend the FAST Act for one-year (through fiscal year 2021). The extension would likely be... Read More
September 17, 2020
DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations Clarifying Paid Leave Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revisions come as a result of a federal court decision that... Read More
September 17, 2020
Registration Opens for 2020 Construction HR and Training Professionals Virtual Conference
Pre-Conference Federal Construction HR Workshop Returns Registration is now open for the 2020 Construction HR and Training Professionals Virtual Conference and pre-conference Federal Construction HR Workshop. The workshop is scheduled for September 23 and 24, with the full conference to follow on... Read More
September 10, 2020

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