SPOTLIGHT
ABC Once Again Aids in Making Construction Safer in NYC
City Council Approves Hundreds of 'Major' Building Code Updates
“Together with industry leaders, we contributed hundreds of significant revisions that will continue to drive safety in New York City’s construction industry while promoting the use of some of the most advanced materials and technologies,” says Brian Sampson, Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter President. “Under this revised code, New York City will set an example for other large cities across the nation.”
IN THE NEWS
Why the Construction Labor Shortage Will Get Worse
“In this industry, regardless of your trade affiliation, the labor shortage is the biggest thing that’s keeping you up at night. Material prices and the ability to get materials will eventually even out, but the labor shortage will continue for quite some time and prevent contractors from delivering projects on time and on budget.”

- ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & COMPLIANCE
New York State Hero Act Compliance Resources
Gov. Hochul continues to declare COVID-19 a highly contagious, communicable threat, thus requiring HERO Act protocols

The links provided in the buttons below will ensure you are complying with NYS Hero Act. If you have any questions please contact our Public Affairs Manager:

Tanner Schmidt
Cell: (585) 730-1814
EDUCATION/WEBINARS
Webinar Update
Compliance Update: New York State Wage Theft Legislation

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation that relates to unpaid wages. To understand this new law, please register for our upcoming webinar presented by Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Tuesday, November 2
9:00 AM

Mandatory NYS Sexual Harassment Training
Still in Effect for All Businesses


Please remember that all businesses are required to have employees participate in annual, New York State mandated sexual harassment training.

This applies to all businesses, including those in New York City.

For questions, contact Amy Platenik:
585-363-1657
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New ABC Multiple-Employer Apprenticeship Program
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2021 Empire State Chapter Annual Meeting
The 2021 Annual meeting will be held:

Monday, November 22
1:00 - 2:00 PM

The meeting will be held via Zoom with details to follow later this Fall. The Annual Meeting is a time for the Chapter and Board to share the successes of the year and set the agenda for the following year. 

We hope you’ll join us!
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