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 […]
Read MoreRecent 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 […]
Read MoreSection 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 […]
Read MoreMultiemployer 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 […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreBY 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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