From monthly archives: March 2016
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On Feb. 18, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced new procedures that give a charging party access to a respondent’s position statement and supporting documents in the course of an employment discrimination investigation.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a simplified one-page fact sheet to help small businesses better understand their responsibilities under federal anti-discrimination laws, the agency announced March 3.
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today issued the following statement in response to the release of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final “persuader rule.” The rule will greatly limit the ability of employers, particularly small businesses, to obtain advice from labor relations experts, and in turn deprive employees of their right to obtain balanced information about union representation.
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Thursday, March 22, 2016
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1:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. (CT) / 11:00 a.m. (MT) / 10:00 a.m. (PT)
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60 minutes |
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Barry Frangipane, Mobile Product Owner, Product Management, Viewpoint
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Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - Viewpoint
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
In this session we will discuss the importance of developing a mobile strategy to ensure your organization is choosing the right tool for the right job, as well as helping your business gain the best return on your investments.
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ABC’s General Counsel, Maury Baskin of Littler Mendelson, Washington, D.C., argued against the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial “ambush” election final rule on March 3. Baskin argued against the rule, also known as Representation-Case Procedures, in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, New Orleans, La. on behalf of ABC of Texas, the Central Texas Chapter of ABC and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). A ruling in the case is expected in the late spring or early summer.
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On Feb. 25, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division released a proposed rule to implementExecutive Order 13706 requiring certain federal contractors to offer employees up to seven days of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave for family care.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016
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11:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (CT) / 9:00 a.m. (MT) / 8:00 a.m. (PT)
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60 minutes |
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Brian Robertson, Executive Vice President, Fringe Benefit Group
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Health Care, AQC |
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Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner, Fringe Benefit Group
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Fringe Benefit Group and ABC are expanding on their successful partnership to bring all member firms employee benefits solutions specifically designed and built for hourly employee populations. FBG brings ABC member firms government compliance expertise and ease of administration. FBG is responsible for all product quotation, client and member service, billing and premium remittance, online enrollment and eligibility management and more.
This Webinar will introduce members to The Contractors Plan Total Benefits Solution. ACA compliance and determining if your firm is subject to penalties, and how to avoid them, will be discussed.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
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2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
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60 minutes |
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Cory McFarlane, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, Chief Visionary, Pinnacle Construction Support Group, Inc.
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Training and Education |
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Presented by ABC's National Event Sponsor - Procore
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Following tech fads, or adopting solutions that are provided by companies that deliver project management software as an afterthought, can cost your company time, money, and possibly jobs. You don’t have the bandwidth to keep solutions hopping. So make 2016 the year you select a project management software that is going to meet your needs today and evolve with your business to meet the needs of tomorrow.
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On Jan. 20, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division Administrator David Weil released a detailedAdministrator’s Interpretation (AI) and related guidance on the definition of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA).
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