On June 3, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced that it is reviewing regulations addressing the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Independent contractors are not guaranteed the … Continued
Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate seeks to amend the Steel Products Procurement Act to reduce the paperwork required. Senate Bill 1043 would ease the extensive paperwork required for steel leaving the mill while maintaining an auditable record of … Continued
On March 18, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a proposed rule updating the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts Regulations, the first comprehensive review of federal construction regulations in over forty years. On May 17, the … Continued
Gov. Tom Wolf and his Democratic colleagues in the General Assembly have proposed a $1.7 billion spending plan for small businesses struggling from continually rising costs. Under the plan, uncommitted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds would be used to … Continued
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a “Shields Up” advisory for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations as tensions rise between Ukraine and Russia. Their guidance provides tips on reducing the likelihood of a damaging cyber intrusion, detecting potential … Continued