Upcoming Events

June 4th FREE AGC WebEd: Navigating the Complexities of Covid-19 and Its Impact on Your Compliance Process - This webinar will take a deep dive into the challenges top contractors are facing and present practical tips on how to navigate this new “normal”. | 8 am - 9 am Register Here

Safety

Sample COVID-19 Jobsite Policy for Hawaii Contractors click here

Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection and the N95 Shortage Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic click here

Sample Plan for COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

Tips for Keeping Construction Workers Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic

OSHA Revises Coronavirus Reporting Requirement after AGC Intervention

Human Resources

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers As provided under the legislation, the U.S. DOL will be issuing implementing regulations. Additionally, as warranted, the Department will continue to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights  The FFCRA or Act requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements  The FFCRA or Act requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.  The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.

COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers  If your business has a shortage of workers and is looking to “volunteers” to help out, be aware that the FLSA has stringent requirements with respect to the use of volunteers. 

COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers  If you or your employees are out with the flu or are caring for ill family members, check with the DOL for information on whether such leave is covered under the FMLA.

Links to recorded webinars:

Part 1:  Building Contractors—Preparing yourself and your jobsites for the Impacts of COVID-19 Recording Slides

Part 2:  Building Contractors—Preparing yourself and your jobsites for the Impacts of COVID-19 Reopening Projects Previously Shutdown Recording-tba Slides

Part 1: Paycheck Protection Program: Key Updates and Developments in the Ground Rules of the Program Recording Slides

Part 2: Preparing Your Business Today for Audits, Oversight, and Agency Enforcement and Whistle Blower Actions Tomorrow Recording Slides

COVID-19 and Force Majeure in Hawaii - Recording Slides

Part I: Your Federal and State Legal Obligations to Provide Paid and/or Unpaid Leave to Your Employees - Slides

Part II: What the Federal and Many State Labor and Employment Laws Are Likely to Require of You, as You Adjust Your Operations to Meet the Latest Contingencies? - Slides

Part III: The Contractual and Related Legal Protections and Risks for Construction Companies- Slides

Part IV:  How to Protect Your People and Your Projects- Slides

Part V:  Navigating the Outbreak: Project Continuity Plans- Slides

Part VI: Insurance Coverage and Claims for Losses Resulting from the Outbreak - Slides

Part VII: The Additional Pressure that the Outbreak Could be Putting on Your Information Technology - Slides

Part VIII: What You Need to Watch, as the Outbreak Continues to Unfold -

Army – Corps of Engineers COVID-19 Webinar

COVID-19 Help for Hawaii Employers Webinar - April 2.

Maintaining Cash Flow During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Overview of New Federal Support Programs & Practical Advice for Contractor - Overview of how construction firms can take advantage of recent federal programs created to support businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. - slides

Hawaii construction industry bands together for Covid-19 safety pledge:  More than 150 general contractors, engineering firms, developers, labor unions and others associated with Hawaii’s construction industry have united to sign a pledge outlining their commitment to strict requirements to prevent the spread of the coronavirus on job sites.  Read More