Legislative

DOL Provides Work Share Guidance

July 16, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced guidance to state agencies responsible for unemployment insurance regarding short-time compensation, commonly referred to as “work sharing.”

CA Legislature Considers Saw Safety Bill

July 9, 2012

Legislation aimed at curbing table-saw accidents that often result in amputations survived a party-line vote in a California Senate committee.

US Supreme Court to Hear GP Forest Road Case

July 9, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Georgia-Pacific West, Inc. v. NEDC, Sup. Ct. No. 11-347, commonly referred to as the "forest roads" case.

NJ: OSHA Issues $463K in Fall Protection Citations

July 2, 2012

Following an OSHA inspection in Jersey City, N.J., four contractors received fall protection citations with proposed fines totaling $463,350.

Unannounced DOL Inspections Increasing

June 25, 2012

More Department of Labor (DOL) investigators are showing up unannounced at worksites and seeking to conduct immediate wage and hour investigations.

OSHA's New Fall Protection Campaign

June 18, 2012

On April 26, OSHA revealed its new campaign focusing on fall prevention in the construction industry.

 

Sprinkler Mandate Debate Moves to SC

June 4, 2012

As the debate regarding mandatory sprinklers in new construction in South Carolina continues, a final decision on whether sprinklers will be required could take months.

NLRB Ambush Rule Struck Down

May 29, 2012

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia sided with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ruled the controversial NLRB Election Rule invalid.

ALSC and SPIB Respond to SBCA's Request for Lumber Monitoring Information

May 25, 2012

Both ALSC and SPIB have responded to SBCA's requests for further information regarding lumber testing data and methodology regarding Southern Yellow Pine lumber.

New Q&A for SP Design Values Effective June 1, 2012

May 25, 2012

A new collaborative Q&A has been issued for Registered Design Professionals regarding SPIB's Supplement No.9 to the 2002 Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber, which provides new design values effective June 1, 2012. SFPA has also issued summary press release