By Karl Feldman, Partner, Hinge The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has profoundly affected employment, including how and where people worked – if they worked at all. In many cases, individuals were laid off or let go as work dried up. The construction...
By Jill Cohen, Esq. and Shannon Kapadia, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC On September 9, 2021, the federal government announced a six-pronged set of measures to lead our country on the “Path out of the Pandemic.” The six prongs include: 1. Vaccinating...
By Rachel Burris, NCCER There is no question that there are fewer young people choosing construction as a career path. In fact, the Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) reports a decrease from 13.9% to 9.4% in those under the age of 25 working in the construction...
By Jill R. Cohen, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Over the past 16 or so months, labor and employment lawyers across the country have fielded the same litany of questions from concerned and confused clients, all wanting to know essentially the same question:...
Did you know June is National Safety Month? Recognized by the National Safety Council, June is the perfect time to evaluate, refine, and advocate for safer practices in the workplace and at home. It’s crucial to bring those conversations about safety to the...
By Gwen Brown, Interstate Renewable Energy Council When it comes to running a successful construction project, having a skilled and well-trained workforce is essential. Yet, difficulty filling these types of roles with qualified workers has been an ongoing challenge...
