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OSHA Issues New Resources on Hazard Communication Requirements

OSHA has released new materials to help employers comply with the newly revised Hazard Communication Requirements, including a fact sheet outlining the new training requirements, Quickcards on the new pictogram label requirements, and a... Read the rest of entry »

Proposed Regulations Issued on Minimum Value in Health Care Law

The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) April 30 issued proposed regulations related to the minimum value of eligible employer-sponsored plans and other rules regarding the premium tax credit. Read the rest of entry »

OSHA Issues New Safety Booklet on Preventing Falls From Ladders

OSHA has released a new bilingual English-Spanish booklet as part of their national campaign to prevent fatal falls titled, “Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely.” 
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Summary of PPACA Employer Requirements Available for ABC Members

A reference document provided by Washington Council Ernst and Young offers ABC members a summary of employer requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Read the rest of entry »

Best Practices and Model Policies for Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplaces

The journey to world-class safety on construction jobsites begins with the pledge to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace offers best practices on substance abuse policies, testing procedures, disciplinary policies and various state/local laws relating to substance abuse testing requirements and regulations, in addition to model policies, which are written to allow contractors the ability to edit each section to comply with state and local laws. 
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Health Care Reform Law: What Employers Need to Know Regarding Coverage, Compliance and Penalties

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Watch Now
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 75 Minutes
Speakers: Gregory J. Ossi, Esq., Venable LLP

Health care expert Gregory J. Ossi will help business owners and human resources professionals understand how recently-issued health care regulations and other developments related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will affect their businesses and their employees’ health coverage. Read the rest of entry »

The Impact of the “Recess Appointment” Case on Merit Shop Contractors and the Future of the NLRB

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 WatchNow
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 75 minutes
Speakers: Maurice Baskin Esq., Venable LLP, ABC General Counsel 

On Jan. 25, the ABC-led Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) won a major victory in its challenge to President Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In a 3-0 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that in Noel Canning v. NLRB, the president violated the Constitution when he bypassed the Senate to fill NLRB vacancies in January 2012. Read the rest of entry »

Business Planning and Management for Construction

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Watch Now
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 90 minutes
Fee: Free
Speakers: Freda L. Thomas, MBA, Principal Owner-Business Management Consulting Firm

This webinar will focus on assessing or re-assessing the legal form of the company, developing a succession/business continuation plan, managing/controlling growth and assembling a business team.  This webinar will also cover legal and corporate structures, certifications/licenses/permitting, establishing goals and objectives under a business plan, and issues related to company management, policies, procedures and staffing. It also will cover the importance of choosing the right construction lawyer, accountant, banker, insurance agent and producer; how to identify them; why they are important; what role these individuals play and how they interrelate; what they expect from contractors; and how their involvement contributes to overall business success.

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Fringe Benefits Compliance Overview

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Watch Now
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 90 minutes
Fee: Free
Speakers: Sam Melamed CEBS, ABC Insurance Trust
  • Overview of fringe benefit compliance issues related to David-Bacon and State Prevailing Wage laws
  • Discuss compliance specifics for the allowable Fringe Benefits
  • Review the differences between funded and unfunded plans and the approval process for unfunded plans
  • Are wellness benefits creditable?
  • Review ABC Prevailing Wage Survey Results
  • Learn the correct methods for taking credit off the fringes for benefits that you offer
  • Most common mistakes and audit issues
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    The Basics of Construction Accounting and Financial Management

    Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013
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    Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
    Length: 90 minutes
    Fee: Free
    Speakers: Tony Stagliano, CPA, CCIFP, Director, CBIZ MHM, LLC (CBIZ)

    This webinar will offer an introduction to construction accounting processes and cost management systems . This webinar will also assess the most important elements of a contractor’s financial and cost management systems. It is geared toward accounting personnel, owners, financial service providers, project/construction managers, risk professionals, technology vendors and others who are familiar with construction accounting but want to learn more.

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