Regulatory & Compliance

United States of America-- As troubling labor data continues to plague the construction industry everyone has begun to get creative and learn to adapt to the now evolved and never seen before labor and employee markets. The recent jobs report is a example of the ever tricky labor number interpretations. …

Chicago, Illinois - President Obama aspires to leave a legendary landmark- Obama Presidential Center- a library located in of his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Specifically, President Obama wants this landmark to be built in Jackson Park- at the renovation of which stands to cause significant environmental damage. A parks advocacy group by the…

United States of America- Crypto, Construction and Infrastructure Bill? As America attempts to put through one of the most important infrastructure packages of our lifetimes the crypto community expressed concern last week about a provision of the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill proposal, which detailed plans to impose stricter rules…

WARRINGTON, Pennsylvania – Roofing Contractor, Pro Com Roofing & Construction Services Corp., was ordered to pay $179K for violated labor laws. The Department of Labor and OSHA have shown increased enforcement this year and contractors should know that nothing is off the table when it comes to safety. Accidental falls are one of the most…

Boston, Mass- It is not an unknown fact that the construction industry houses high-paying jobs which don’t necessarily always require a high level of education. Most have a low entry barrier and offer superior training, providing individuals with the dignity that comes from satisfactory careers. What many turn a blind eye to however, is the racism…

ARIZONA, U.S.A- Border Wall Construction along The Yaqui Ridge Trail located in Arizona’s Coronado National Memorial, is home of abandoned construction sites. This location hosts unfinished plans of border development between the U.S. and Mexico originally set in place by former President Donald Trump. Boston…

Protests are not the only hurdle for Enbridge however. The Minnesota Court of Appeals is set to decide on June 21st if Endrige successfully proved there was a demand for oil in the locations that could be reached by Line 3. Frank Bibeau, an attorney for the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, is suing in federal court claiming that the Army Corps of…

BOISE, ID – The United States Department of Labor is conducting a survey of businesses in the building and heavy construction industries in Idaho to assist its Wage and Hour Division in establishing prevailing wage rates required by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Currently, the division collects data electronically and via data collection…

WASHINGTON — In response to disruptions in the fuel supply chain, the Internal Revenue Service will waive penalties for dyed diesel fuel sold for use or used on the highway in the states of Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, as well as the…

After an investigation revealed that temporary foreign workers were exploited, a Minnesota company was barred from the federal guest worker program. Employer compensates 72 employees for unpaid wages and damages totaling $118,950.00

“The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts directs the U.S. Department of Labor to set prevailing wage rates that reflect the actual wages and fringe benefits paid to construction workers in the county where the work takes place,” said Wage and Hour District Director Reed Trone in Kansas City, Kansas. “The more contractors and interested parties who…

  HB-6572 states that any town, city, or borough may require all buildings over 40,000 square feet that qualify as new construction or substantial renovation, to have an energy usage of at least ten percent per square foot less than the energy use allowed by the State Building Code.

National Safety Stand-Down Week Puts Safety On The Front Burner. The Bylt Team has put together resources for employees and employers from OSHA to get involved. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS…

ALBANY, NY- A bill, Legislation S2766/A3350, that passed the assembly is now on its way through the New York State Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Jessica Ramos, looks to ensure that responsibility and oversight will be put on prime contract holders such as a General Contractor when issues arise with unfair labor practices, wage theft, and…

International female entrepreneurs and businesswomen will be introduced to the realm of the U.S. market through the utilization of counseling services and training sessions. Applications for mentors and mentees are now open and available.