Coming up at STA
On January 10, join us for a toast to business growth and network with construction executives, procurement managers and estimators at the region’s top general contractors and construction managers. Meet with Skanska, Citnalta, Halmar, Consigli, Turner, Tutor Perini, EW Howell, Shawmut, AECOM Tishman, and Holt to learn about procurement opportunities and build relationships. Attendees can schedule 10-minute meetings with these general contractors so make sure to register right away. This member-only event is sure to sell out.
Prior to our networking portion of the event, attendees will gain valuable insights and forecasts from industry leaders for 2024 and beyond. Our expert panel, moderated by STA Executive Director Felice Farber, will feature Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President & CEO of the New York Building Congress, and Carl Oliveri, Construction Practice Leader and partner at Grassi. We will explore the trends, challenges and opportunities that will define the construction landscape in the coming years.
Don't miss this highly anticipated event which will take place from 8:00 am—11:00 am at Club 101,101 Park Avenue. Click here for more information.
Industry Regulatory Updates
New I-9 Form Required as of November 1, 2023.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 477.5 KB) on August 1. Employers were allowed to use the old form through October 31, 2023. Effective November 1, 2023 all employers must use the new Form I-9.
Reminder: Annual Sexual Harassment Training Required
New York State law requires that employers conduct anti-harassment training for all employees each year. New York City law requires employers who had 15 or more employees at any given point in the previous calendar year must provide a sexual harassment training to their staff.
Minimum Wage Increases in NYS
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the minimum hourly wage will increase from $15.00 to $16.00 in New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, and from $14.20 to $15.00 per hour for the rest of the state. The minimum wage increase also impacts the minimum weekly base salary of those classified as exempt executive, administrative and professional employees. In New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, the minimum base weekly salary will increase to $1,200.00 on January 1, 2024.
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