Legislative
Coalition Asks for Scaffold Law Moratorium
June 18, 2020 Legislative
The Construction Exchange joined other organizations across the state in calling on Governor Cuomo to use his Executive Order powers to issue a one year moratorium on the use of New York’s Scaffol Read MoreConstruction Exchange Joins Coalition Calling on Governor to Reform Scaffold Law to Help Close Budget Deficit
September 29, 2020 Legislative
Following the introduction of federal legislation aimed at fixing New York’s notorious Scaffold Law by Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-Buffalo), the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and Construction Exchange o Read MoreConstruction Exchange Opposes Wage Theft Bill
February 16, 2021 Legislative
The Construction Exchange recently wrote a memo in opposition to bill S2766/A3350 related to Construction Industry Wage Theft. If passed into law, this bill would single out the construction indu Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Signs Substantial Completion Bill
December 23, 2020 Legislative
On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed S.7664/A.9117, the Empire State Subcontractors Association’s “Substantial Completion” bill, into law. This legislation will require public works Read MoreJacobs Introduces Scaffold Law Reform Legislation
September 16, 2020 Legislative
On September 11, 2020, Congressman Chris Jacobs introduced a bill that would exempt any project with federal funding from the Scaffold Law. This is happening at the federal level because New York sta Read MoreNew Law Requires More Information on Check Stubs for Prevailing Rate
June 29, 2020 Legislative
A New York state law took effect on June 23, 2020 that requires contractors and subcontractors to provide written notice to all laborers, workers or mechanics of the prevailing wage an Read MoreNew York Issues Guidance on Paid Sick Leave Law
October 20, 2020 Legislative
New York state has just released detailed guidance and answers to frequently asked questions for the new Paid Sick Leave law. The law, which was passed as part of this year’s state budget proce Read MorePaying Quarantined Workers
November 30, 2020 Legislative
COVID LEAVE AND TAX CREDITSDaniel E. Sarzynski, Esq.James R. O’Connor, Esq.With the increasing COVID-positivity rates and related school closures, employers should expect to see an uptick i Read MoreScaffold Law Moratorium Would Boost Economy
November 3, 2020 Legislative
Over the summer, construction and insurance related organizations began advocating for reform of Scaffold Law as a way to help our economy recover from the pandemic. Scaffold Law adds close to $1 bil Read MoreSubcontractors Get Substantial Completion Bill Passed in Both Houses
August 2, 2020 Legislative
The Empire State Subcontractors Association, the statewide affiliate of the Subcontractors Association of WNY, was instrumental in getting a bill passed in the state assembly and senate that would de Read MoreUpdated Guidance on NYS Covid Sick Leave
January 25, 2021 Legislative
The NYS Department of Labor recently released updated guidance on New York’s Covid Sick Leave law. The guidance clarifies that (1) a quarantined/isolated employee does not need to be tested bef Read More