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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating California’s Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Reporting Requirements

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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

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New York’s Highest Court Weighs in on N.Y. Labor Law

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N.Y. Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting a construction site. If a worker is injured on a construction...more

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New York Legislates Joint Wage Liability for Construction Industry Contractors

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On September 6, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law New York Senate Bill S2766, which makes contractors in the construction industry jointly and severally liable for wages owed to employees of its...more

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New Criminal Prosecutions Under Pennsylvania Wage Laws Pose a Major Threat to Contractors

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The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and some state wage laws contain provisions that impose criminal penalties on violators.  These provisions, once rarely used, are taking on new life as government officials have...more

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PAGA Is Even Too Much For Labor – Governor Signs Bill to Let Unionized Construction Employers Off the Hook

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In perhaps the ultimate case of, “do as I say, not as I do,” Governor Brown recently signed legislation to provide PAGA relief to one narrow segment of California employers – unionized construction contractors. Employers...more

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CASPA, The Unfriendly Statute

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Pennsylvania is on the verge of a tougher contractor payment law that adds remedies including suspension of work, anti-waiver provisions, and mandatory payment for work successfully completed....more

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