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Montgomery County Resolution to require facial coverings for all “essential employees” has been withdrawn

 

The Montgomery County Resolution to require facial coverings for all “essential employees” has been withdrawn and replaced by a more narrow requirement that applies only to grocery stores, pharmacies and large retailers (WalMart). Download Directive.
Posted on 4/14/2020 12:03 PM By 
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The Montgomery County Council will introduce a face mask resolution.

 

This resolution will require essential business employees and customers to wear a face mask/covering while in an essential business. Beginning April 16th, employers must either provide employees with face coverings or instructions on how to make the face coverings. 
Posted on 4/8/2020 11:58 AM By 
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Governor Hogan Issues Additional Orders to Close "Unsafe" Facilities

 

Maryland's Governor Hogan issued a series of executive orders on April 5, 2020, that granted greater authority to local health departments to safeguard construction workers, including the ability to close an “unsafe facility.” more > 

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OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies on Respiratory Protection (April 5): Use of Expired Respirators and Respirator Reuse more >
Posted on 4/7/2020 3:32 PM By 
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Attention ABC Virginia Members and Employees: Tell Gov. Northam to Veto Anti-Business Legislation Today

 

Virginia residents and ABC members: During the Virginia General Assembly’s 2020 session, legislators in Richmond swiftly advanced a handful of bills that would upend the construction industry. It’s imperative, now more than ever, with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc upon the state’s economy and workforce, that you take action and tell Gov. Northam to veto this harmful legislation.

Let Your Voice Be Heard: https://www.abc.org/Politics-Policy/ABC-Action-App/Action-Center?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f73228%2frespond

 
Posted on 4/6/2020 12:37 PM By 
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MD Governor Issues Stay At Home Order--Does NOT Effect Construction Industry

 

March 30, 2020: Earlier today, Governor Hogan issued a Stay At Home Order that is to take effect at 8:00 PM tonight, Monday. This order does NOT change the construction industry's essential business status. Essential employees are still able to commute to essential businesses. (MD Executive Order Interpretive Guide)
 
Posted on 3/30/2020 1:41 PM By 
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ATTENTION VIRGINIA ABC MEMBERES AND EMPLOYEES

 

ABC of Virginia needs your help in defeating anti-merit legislation dealing with Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Prevailing Wage.  Let the Governor know this is bad for business, the economy and the workers.  Urge him to veto these bills

https://www.abc.org/Politics-Policy/ABC-Action-App/Action-Center?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f72409%2fRespond
Posted on 3/20/2020 2:39 PM By 
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An ABC-VA Action Alert regarding recent legislation introduced in VA

  We wanted to keep our members informed of recent legislative action in our neighboring Virginia. This is particularly important for those that live, work or do business in Virginia. This is an Action Alert from Pat Dean, President at ABC Virginia Chapter.   Dear Member, The construction industry in the Commonwealth is facing a policy crisis. Legislation recently introduced by the Democrat majorities will replace Virginia's Fair and Open Competition Act. These bills, (SB 182) and (HB 358) will allow the state and local governments the ability to mandate PLAs on public works construction projects. Other noteworthy legislation, introduced by Sen. Saslaw (SB 8) and Del. Carroll Foy (HB 833) would result in prevailing wage requirements on state construction projects at rates set by the U.S. Department of Labor, according to the 1931 Davis-Bacon Act. Saslaw’s bill sets a threshold of $250,000, while Foy’s bill does not set one. However, the House Labor a ...
Posted on 2/5/2020 8:59 AM By 
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DC’s New LLC Law Will Have a Major Impact on the Development/Construction Industry

  DC’s New LLC Law Will Have a Major Impact on the Development/Construction Industry In the spring of 2018, Councilwoman Elissa Silverman (I) At-Large lead an effort to reshape the District’s Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) laws as it relates to various types of development and real estate transactions. The motivation for this push is to change the rules of how companies use LLC’s to bid, develop and manage projects in the District. Under the previous law, companies would oftentimes use newly created LLC’s as the ownership and/or management of projects under development. Likewise, they would use similar efforts to join into partnerships such as Joint Ventures (JV) partnerships to bid, build and manage projects throughout the city. While these practices have been around for decades and are common throughout the various development and construction-related industries, they have come under pressure within the District. In recent years the city has seen an uptick in new developmen ...
Posted on 2/4/2020 11:02 AM By 
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DC: Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020

  DC: Paid Leave--Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020 On January 6, 2020 Chairman Phil Mendelson at the Request of the Mayor, submitted via the DC Register for introduction PR23 – 0647, the “Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020”. The resolution represents the final proposed rules for the DC Paid Family Leave program and will be the subject of a roundtable hosted by the Council’s Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Thursday, January 30th. As introduced, the resolution specifies the rules governing the implementation of the program and addresses the final set of recommendations submitted in the fall of 2019. The resolution highlights additional rules for employers including the ability for employers to offer additional leave above and beyond the leave provided under the law. It does not however allow for employers to obtain and receive any credit for leave offered as part of their current leave programs as ...
Posted on 1/24/2020 2:36 PM By 
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DCRA is Cracking Down on Unpermitted and Illegal After-Hour Construction

  DCRA is cracking down on unpermitted and illegal after-hour construction Since the beginning of the summer, the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has made significant strides in cracking down on construction companies working in the District as highlighted during the DC City Council’s hearing on B23-91, the “Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2019”. As part of an effort to discourage the DC City Council from moving forward with this legislation, which would break the agency up into two smaller agencies, Director Ernest Chrappah highlighted recent steps including increased enforcement in the area of unpermitted after-hours and construction work and residential inspections. Currently, the District only allows companies to work from the hours of 7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. Anything outside of these hours or on a federal holiday, is only permissible with an after-hours permit. To obtain this permit, a company may visit the DCRA permit center in SW or ...
Posted on 12/18/2019 9:46 AM By 
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