The 2012-2013 influenza season started early and is now an epidemic. As a result, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that employers communicate with employees about the importance of getting vaccinated and reducing the spread of flu.
Labor & HR
January 14, 2013
In response to some states passing initiatives to permit the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance recently issued a memo about its drug-use policy for safety-sensitive transportation employees. Construction industry workers covered by the policy include truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers.
January 14, 2013
After four years of hosting the HR Professionals Conference back-to-back with the Training, Education and Development (TED) Conference, AGC will combine the two conferences for 2013. With construction companies working with fewer staff, the decision to combine the conferences is a result of the increase in the number of individuals who are fulfilling both roles. The event will be known as AGC’s Construction HR and Training Professionals Conference. It will be held in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 16 and 17 and will provide two full days of sessions for HR and for training professionals. Registration and hotel information will be available at http://www.agc.org in the coming months.
January 10, 2013
At the end of December, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its 2012 Statement of Regulatory Priorities, commonly known as the regulatory agenda. Initially, the agendas were scheduled to be released last fall, but were delayed presumably due to the November elections. While agencies often do not adhere to the target dates listed, the agenda is a good indicator of issues the agency wants to address in 2013, which includes several regulations of concern to the construction industry. Respectfully, neither agency announced any new regulations in the newly-released agendas. However, the agency did provide notice of several updates.
January 7, 2013
HR professionals cannot make tough company decisions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) alone. As a result, many are guiding construction company owners and executives through the decision-making process to minimize the impact of the ACA on business operations. AGC’s upcoming webinar series, The Affordable Care Act: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Your Construction Business, will provide those with a seat at the table the information necessary to make critical business decisions that will affect the company for years to come. The webinars will be held on Feb. 5, 7 and 12. Each webinar will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. Registration for all three days is just $99 for AGC members.
January 6, 2013
Learn About Recommendations for Legislative and Regulatory Changes to System
For over a year, AGC has participated in the National Coordinating Committee of Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) Retirement Review Security Commission to develop draft recommendations for legislative and other changes to the current multi-employer pension plan system. The Commission has worked to develop these recommendations to ensure that the system provides reliable retirement income to workers while reducing financial risks to contributing employers.
January 3, 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has expanded its compliance review regimen to include a review of compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and wellness programs. As a result, EBSA has broadened the list of documents it requests during a compliance review.
November 26, 2012
AGC of America will provide its latest training on federal prevailing wage laws in a two-part webinar on Dec. 11 and 13, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The format is different from previous years, offering new information for everyone involved in compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) on federal and federally assisted construction projects.
November 21, 2012
AGC’s 2012 HR Professionals and Training, Education & Development Conferences (TED) wrapped up October 18, after three and a half days of education, sharing of best practices and networking in San Antonio, Texas. The conferences, which ran back-to-back, continue to be a must-attend event for HR and training professionals in the construction industry.
November 21, 2012
On Nov. 19, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released guidance instructing employers on the proper way to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, Form I-9, for new and existing employees who participate in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as “DACA.”
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