Amendments To The Building And Construction Industry Security Of Payment

On 2 October 2018, the Singapore Parliament passed amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (the “SOP Act”). The objectives of the amendments to the SOP Act are threefold:

First, to expand and clarify the scope of the application of the SOP Act;
Second, to enhance the handling of payment claims and payment responses; and
Third, to improve the administration of the adjudication process.

These amendments are helpful to both employers […]

By | January 6th, 2020 ||

New York City Considering Additional Restrictions On Hotel Project

According to recent media stories, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that he is directing his Department of City Planning (DCP) to study expanding regulations prohibiting as-of-right development of hotels throughout the City. If such a proposal were adopted, it would likely be similar to other recent actions taken that prohibit development of hotels in certain areas without first obtaining a special permit through New York City’s lengthy Uniform Land Use […]

By | December 21st, 2019 ||

It’s Crucial To Correctly Classify Workers In Construction

Independent contractors are often utilized in the construction industry due to short-term needs and the many trades associated with construction projects. In an authored article published by Construction Executive, Lariza Hebert discusses the “common law” test to determine if someone is an employee or a contractor. She also advises conducting self-audits as a cost-effective way to stay on top of your classifications. In her conclusion, Lariza states, “If there is any doubt whether a worker […]

By | December 14th, 2019 ||