January 07, 2009 / Volume 2009, Issue 1

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ABC Helps Shape Changes to Final H-2B Visa Rule

In a victory for merit shop construction, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule revising the H-2B temporary worker program. Read More

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DOL Publishes Final Rule Protecting Worker Privacy
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule revising regulations pertaining to the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act to better protect the privacy of workers on federal construction contracts. Read More

Private Nonresidential Construction Rises Slightly in November
Private nonresidential construction spending increased 0.7 percent in November 2008 compared to October 2008, according to the Jan. 5 report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More

ABC Kicks Off 2009 Webinar Series with Labor Market Outlook
ABC will kick off a new webinar series on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. (EST) with a webinar titled "How Will the Current Labor Market Impact Your Business?" Read More

New I-9 Form and FMLA Poster Required in 2009
The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule announcing that employers must begin using the updated Employment Eligibility Verification Form, also known as Form I-9, by Feb. 2 to avoid fines and penalties. Read More

ABC National Recognizes Pelican Chapter Members
ABC congratulates Pelican chapter members Brent Boe of Performance Contractors, Inc., Baton Rouge, La., and Fred McManus of The Shaw Group, Inc., Baton Rouge, La., for achieving Presidential Level status in ABC National's Beam Club. Read More

Less Than Three Weeks Left to Save on Registration for 2009 Convention
All ABC members and chapter staff who register before the Jan. 23 deadline can receive $50 off the registration fee for the 2009 ABC National Convention. Read More