Safety Violations Lead to Hefty Fines for Framing and Roofing Companies

Posted by on Nov 30, 2016 in News

Safety Violations Lead to Hefty Fines for Framing and Roofing Companies Filed in Labor, Safety and Health by NAHBNow on November 30, 2016 • Based on recent news releases pushed out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), framing and roofing companies (especially those that have already been cited and/or fined) should be increasingly diligent about following safety and health regulations. OSHA’s enforcement of fall protection violations seems to have...

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Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016 in News

Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule Filed in Codes and Regulations, Labor, Safety and Health, Legal by NAHB Now on November 23, 2016 • 1 Comment In a victory for NAHB, a federal judge in Texas on Nov. 22 granted a preliminary injunction to delay implementation of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. The rule, which was scheduled to take effect Dec. 1, would double the overtime salary limit from $23,660 to $47,476. NAHB joined other business groups in filing a legal...

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BUILD-PAC’s Track Record Remains Strong in November Elections

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016 in News

BUILD-PAC’s Track Record Remains Strong in November Elections Filed in Capitol Hill by NAHB Now on November 15, 2016 •  Despite all the twists and turns of the recent election cycle, one thing remained constant: the growing strength of BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s political action committee, dedicated to electing the most qualified pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office. Throughout the 2015-2016 election cycle, BUILD-PAC supported 356 U.S....

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Businesses be Ready: Overtime Rule Kicks in Dec. 1

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016 in News

Businesses be Ready: Overtime Rule Kicks in Dec. 1 Filed in Codes and Regulations, Labor, Safety and Health by NAHB Now on November 15, 2016 • Small home building firms and other businesses need to be prepared as the Department of Labor’s final rule to double the overtime salary limit from $23,660 to $47,476 will take effect on Dec. 1. It is uncertain what the incoming Trump administration will do on overtime next year, but what remains crystal clear is that the Dec. 1...

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Get Out and Vote on Nov. 8

Posted by on Nov 7, 2016 in News

Get Out and Vote on Nov. 8 Filed in Capitol Hill by NAHB Now on November 7, 2016 • Democracy is a participatory sport and we all must get in the game. As NAHB Chairman Ed Brady recently said: “Leaders we elect at the local, state and national levels will impact you and your family and your business for years to come. The leaders we elect on Nov. 8 will affect your job, your health care, your energy costs  and the entire economy. Go vote.” Meanwhile, NAHB is endorsing 137...

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