The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted two years, and while offices, projects, and the rest of life begin to return to pre-pandemic normal, the construction material supply chain and costs have not. In fact, it appears as though the impact on projects of material costs and delivery difficulties will be an issue going forward for the
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Vaccine Mandate Puts Enforcement on NYC Employers
By Aaron S. Brotman & Brian L. Gardner on
Posted in Construction Litigation, New Rules and Legislation
A universal vaccine mandate comes to New York employers courtesy of New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Compliance in Your Office
Effective this week, in accordance with the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s December 13, 2021 Order, all private employers with employees or workplaces…
New York Wage Theft Law Promises Major Change for Contractors
By Jason R. Finkelstein & Aaron S. Brotman on
Posted in Construction, Real Estate
New York’s new wage theft law – expected to have a major impact on the construction industry state-wide – goes into effect on January 4, 2022 and will apply to contracts executed, modified, extended, or renewed from that date forward. Most notably, the law will impose (a) greater liability risk on prime contractors, and (b)…
New Jersey Development Incentives Making a Comeback
By Aaron S. Brotman on
Posted in New Rules and Legislation, Real Estate
Development incentives are nothing new in New Jersey. In fact, they have been part of the state’s process for attracting businesses for many years. However, when the 2013 Economic Opportunity Act was allowed to expire in July of 2019, no such programs were available for businesses moving to the state. Many were left wondering what,…
Vaccination Requirements Put Trades in the Middle but Path Forward is Clear
By Aaron S. Brotman on
Posted in Construction, New Rules and Legislation
The construction industry, like many others, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry adjusts to the new normal, not everyone is on the same page.
Many project owners, rather than risk site shutdowns and potential inefficiencies from social distancing, are beginning to require that all project site personnel show proof of vaccination…