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The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has relaunched its voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, the agency announced July 24, 2025. The PAID program is an opportunity for employers...more
2025 is halfway over, and already, there has been significant activity and legal developments throughout the U.S. on the state and local level. Below is a recap of notable laws enacted throughout the U.S. that have become...more
Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more
Each year, the AILA National Conference provides an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from government officials on immigration policies, operational updates, and agency priorities. Among the most anticipated sessions...more
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) is a union-backed law that places enormous burdens on construction contractors, developers, property owners, and public bodies throughout Illinois. It’s extraordinarily confusing,...more
On June 30, 2025, we covered some of the labor and employment related bills passed by the General Assembly during its 2025 Regular Session, including changes to the paid sick leave law and to the state’s municipal employees...more
The U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals' recent decision in HD Inc., ASBCA 63794, demonstrates the importance of following the terms of a solicitation when submitting a proposal on federal projects, particularly as...more
A key amendment to the state’s prevailing wage laws was passed by the General Assembly last night (June 3) as part of the passage of the comprehensive State Budget Implementer Bill (Bill No. 7187). The amendment helps resolve...more
As discussed in our most recent installment, on July 23, 2024, Senate Bill 571 (the “Amendment”) was signed into law, adding certain private energy facility projects to the purview of the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act which...more
Complying with prevailing wage laws is essential for prime contractors working on public projects. This ensures the smooth execution of projects and protects your company’s reputation and financial stability....more
We have written about the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee’s final flurry of activity approving and advancing bills out of committee....more
Government agencies face significant challenges in managing prevailing wage labor compliance, certified payroll reports, and adhering to Davis-Bacon requirements. Strict regulations, frequent law changes, and the need for...more
On March 28, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its previous ruling that permitted a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal contractors, shortly after President Donald Trump revoked the Biden administration rule...more
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14236—“Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions”—revoking eighteen executive orders and actions issued by former president Joe Biden....more
On February 19, 2025, Judge James Wesley Hendrix for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a 90-day stay of ongoing litigation, challenging a Biden-era rule implementing significant...more
California is well-known for its commitment to worker protection, which, while beneficial for employees, can present challenges for employers striving to maintain compliance....more
The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...more
Listed below are some of the important and recent California laws regarding the construction industry....more
Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more
Employers with Federal contracts have experienced unique challenges in the past few years—from navigating the Federal contractor vaccine mandate to new rules related to sick leave and time off. One of the most significant...more
We invite you to attend a complimentary virtual event hosted by Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys, along with guest industry experts, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This engaging half-day program will...more
A slew of new employment laws take effect Tuesday in Maryland related to job postings, wage statements, discrimination, prevailing wages and workplace fraud, among other topics....more
The intersection of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and General Services Administration (GSA) leasing has undergone significant changes over the past year, raising important issues for lessors, legal practitioners and government...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury (DOT) released regulations on Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), on July 1, 2024, concerning the transfer of certain...more
Why did Congress provide bonus credits to a facility or a project that pays its workers “prevailing wages” and hires apprentices? Congress viewed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a way to not only move the United States...more