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Department of Labor’s new Misclassification Guidance says most workers qualify as Employees
The DOL’s crackdown on misclassification of workers has been on the forefront for the last five years. In July 2013, the DOL confirmed its commitment to this initiative, characterizing employee misclassification as "workplace fraud." This is because misclassification of workers hampers tax compliance and improperly, in the agency’s view, denies affected workers the protections employees receive under federal and state law.
On September 15, 2014, the DOL announced that it awarded over ten million dollars to nineteen states to implement or improve worker misclassification detection and enforcement initiatives in unemployment insurance programs. According to the DOL, these funds will assist these states in identifying improperly classified employees and "under the table" workers. read more
Sierra Vista Code Changes to be effective on September 1, 2015
The ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Building Codes passed on July 21st, 2015 The effective date will be September 1st, 2015.
Any application submitted on or after this effective date will need to be designed to the 2015 codes. Sierra Vista Acting Building Official, Larry Whitney, has published a list of the major changes in the City of Sierra Vista Code Corner.
SACA Welcomes New Member
Diversified Design & Construction, Inc. is a Tucson owned and operated general contracting firm. Diversified specializes in the design and construction of commercial buildings – performing both pre-construction and construction services for their clients.
With almost 3 decades of building experience, Diversified knows involving the builder at the beginning of the project results in the best design and construction process and significantly minimizes change orders. The results are the finest completed structure and by far the best value for the money for their clients.
To learn more about Diversified, please visit their website at: http://www.ddc-az.com/
Diversified is experienced in the following design and construction building methods:
- Design-Build
- Construction Manager at Risk
- Design-Bid-Build (Traditional)
- Construction Management
Diversified is the general contractor for the Cochise College expansion at the old hospital.
Please join us in welcoming Diversified to the SACA community!
House Speaker Gowan Listens to SACA's Concerns at July’s Membership Meeting
It was a great privilege to hear House Speaker David Gowan speak at the July 15 SACA General Membership Meeting.
The Sierra Vista Herald attended and wrote an excellent article on the highlights of the meeting. click here to view.
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Contractors: Prepare for Changes to Overtime Exemption Rules. 
