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)
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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…
Tri-State Contractors Beware: Construction is Not Equal in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
By Arianna Christopher & Aaron S. Brotman on
Posted in Construction
Since first issuing declarations of emergency in early March, the Governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been coordinating their COVID-19 response measures fairly closely, in recognition of the physical proximity and economic dependency of their States.
Each State is among each other’s top trade partners, and hundreds of thousands of people cross…
New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act Can Create Personal Exposure for Contractors
By Cameron A. Welch on
Posted in Construction Contracts
In two recent decisions, New Jersey’s Appellate Division re-affirmed individuals acting within the scope of their employment can be personally liable under the State’s Consumer Fraud Act (the “CFA”), as well as related regulations governing home improvements, provided they actively participated in the consumer fraud. Lanza v. Secret Gardens, No. A-2613-07T22613-07T2 (App. Div. October 14…