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Organizations Update Span Tables for June 1 Deadline

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Legislative and Raw Materials.

Last week, two organizations released updated span table materials with the new Southern Pine (SP) design values effective June 1, 2013.

NLRB Appointments Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

In a 2-1 decision, a three judge panel for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has found a recess appointment to the NLRB by President Obama unconstitutional.

ALSC Reviews Western Species Testing

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Housing & Construction, Legislative and Raw Materials.

On May 1, the ALSC Board of Review held a meeting in which it reviewed the status of lumber testing plans for various western species. 

Court Rules NLRB's Posting Rule Invalid

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business, Legislative and Raw Materials.

On May 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that the NLRB's rule requiring employers to post a notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA") is invalid.

Employers: Get Health Screening or Pay Fine

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

More employers are following the lead of companies such as CVS Caremark, which recently made news by requiring its employees to receive health screenings or face a $50-per-month penalty on their health insurance premiums.

Immigration Reform Effort Faces First Hurdles

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

As lawmakers submit their amendments to the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill, alliances will be tested between both the members on the Judiciary Committee who crafted the bill and those who oppose it.

Unions Invited to OSHA Inspections

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

OSHA released an interpretation letter clarifying that nonunion employees can select anyone, including nonemployee union representatives, to accompany OSHA officials during safety inspections of their employer’s worksite.

Are You Ready for Health Care Act's Play or Pay?

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has gone from a distant deadline to an imminent reality, with the controversial "play or pay" provisions scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2014.

OSHA Launches Temporary Worker Initiative

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business, Industry Announcements, Legislative and Raw Materials.

OSHA sent a memorandum on April 29 announcing an initiative to further protect temporary employees from workplace hazards.

SBCA & OH CMs Take Steps to Secure Floor Truss Code Approval

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Building Codes, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Legislative.

The following SBCA correspondence was sent via email today to all CMs who serve Ohio markets.