ABC National has several upcoming webinars to help members understand more about the virus and how it impacts the industry. Understand how COVID-19 impacts ABC Greater Houston member companies and employees.
COVID-19 in the Workplace: What We Know, What We Don’t
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 10:30 am CST | 60 minutes
Speakers: Bruce J. Sarchet, Littler Mendelson P.C.; Kayla K. Cox, Littler Mendelson P.C.
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
*Hosted by Littler Mendelson P.C.; this is not an ABC webinar*
COVID-19 has thrown world markets into a tailspin, and it’s time for construction to reposition and survive. This session will help contractors of all sizes understand critical considerations, including contractual issues, cash flow, and overhead management, as well as where to look for opportunities for well-positioned, well-capitalized companies.
New Federal Paid Leave and Stimulus Laws and the Impact of the COVID-19 Virus on the Construction Workplace
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 2:00 pm CST | 60 minutes
Speakers: Maury Baskin, Littler Mendelson P.C.
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
ABC Members Only
Two major laws dealing with the COVID-19 virus, along with dozens of state and local orders, are severely affecting the construction industry. As of April 1, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act mandates new paid leave for employees, while the CARES Act offers a federal stimulus to help employers retain their employees in the face of mounting layoffs. ABC general counsel Maury Baskin will describe the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and state and local agencies to help contractors understand the new rules governing all construction workplaces.
Technology Can Help ABC Contractors as Coronavirus Disrupts the Industry
Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 2:00 pm CST | 60 minutes
Speakers:
Matt Abeles, ABC National; Jeff Sample, eSUB; Karl Sorensen, Blue Collar Labs
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
ABC Members Only
Which technologies can help your business succeed during the coronavirus pandemic—and immediately improve your bottom line when you are back up and running at full capacity? Hear about collaborative technologies that will improve productivity and learn which solutions could work best for different contractors. Plus, discover simple tech solutions you can implement to jumpstart and help scale your business after we overcome the COVID-19 challenge.