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AGC Challenges NLRB Joint-Employer Standard

AGC of America joins lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board on its new joint-employer standard that threatens upheaval of the traditional contractor-subcontractor relationship.

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AGC Weighs in on Overtime

A U.S. Department of Labor proposal increasing overtime thresholds from $35,568 to $60,209 threatens employees’ career advancement, flexibility, and access to benefits.

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Naloxone/Narcan in Construction

What construction contractors need to know about Naloxone/Narcan for responding to opioid overdose on the job and more.

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Transportation Funding Uncertainty

Uncertainty remains, as the House of Representatives punts on annual funding measure for federal-aid transportation programs.

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$2 Billion Low-Carbon Construction Investments

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for more than 150 construction projects that will use “low-embodied carbon” materials.

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AGC Member Orientation

Learn about your AGC of America member benefits, resources, and opportunities to maximize your membership in the association.

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AGC Lawsuit Against DOL Overreach

AGC of America files lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s overreach in unlawfully expanding of Davis Bacon coverage to manufacturing, trucking, material supply and more.

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NLRB Expands Joint-Employer Standard

NLRB broadens the standard for when two employers that work together are considered joint employers and may be held jointly responsible for any unfair labor practices and collective bargaining obligations.

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Don’t Exclude Construction from Immigration Options

AGC pushes back on a bipartisan effort to exclude commercial construction employers from the only visa program—the H-2B visa program—available to it. 

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What Contractors Need to Know to Hire Foreign Workers

Join AGC of America and one of the nation’s leading business immigration experts for a complimentary webinar on navigating the employment-based immigration system.

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