March 31, 2025
REAL ID and Federal Construction
On May 7, 2025, the long awaited enactment of the REAL ID Act of 2005 will be in place, requiring any individual that boards a domestic flight or enters a […]
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February 5, 2025
Tariffs, National Security, and the Electrical Construction Industry
On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced executive actions that have imposed significant, additional trade tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), citing “extraordinary […]
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January 28, 2025
PLA & Federal Contracting – MVL Case Ruling
Recent developments in federal construction contracting underscore the tension between promoting competition and encouraging collaboration with organized labor. A U.S. Court of Federal Claims rulinginvalidated a 2022 executive order requiring […]
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January 14, 2025
Secondary Boycotts and Sympathy Strikes
Section 8(b)(4) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) outlines important guidelines for managing secondary boycotts, protecting neutral employers from being involved in disputes between unions and primary employers. The […]
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January 14, 2025
Withdrawal Liability 101
Multiemployer pension plans play a vital role in the retirement security of workers across numerous industries, including electrical construction. However, financial obligations tied to withdrawal liability can pose significant risks […]
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January 14, 2025
Onboarding, Orientation and Training
When new employees join a company, they often go through training or onboarding activities like orientation sessions, paperwork completion, and job-specific instruction. These tasks raise a crucial question: are employers […]
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November 25, 2024
Heat Stress Standards – Division of Labor and Industry
The Maryland Department of Labor has established heat stress standards to protect workers from the dangers of excessive heat exposure, particularly in outdoor and industrial settings. These standards include guidelines […]
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November 21, 2024
Op-Ed: Maryland Would be Foolish not to Embrace Data Centers
BY WILLIAM YULL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR With rapid technological advancements reshaping industries and communities alike, data centers have emerged as critical infrastructure. But they’re more than just tech hubs — they’re […]
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