Tuesday, Dec. 4
12-12:15 p.m. Opening Remarks
12:15-12:45 p.m. End-of-Year Update: Legal and Regulatory Developments Affecting Merit Shop Contractors
ABC’s general counsel will provide an overview of significant legal decisions affecting merit shop contractors and the status of legal challenges against various regulations, including the federal project labor agreement mandate and Davis-Bacon final rule, in addition to updating attendees regarding ongoing federal rulemakings.
12:45-12:50 p.m. Break
12:50-1:35 p.m. Hill Update: Key Legislation Affecting Labor and Employment Law
An ABC legislative expert and key congressional committee staffer will share insights on key labor and employment legislation under consideration by Congress that could have major consequences for merit shop contractors in 2026 and beyond.
1:35-1:40 p.m. Break
1:40-2:10 p.m. An Insider’s View on Developments at the DOL (Invited)
A DOL official will share insights on recent developments at the DOL, with a focus on the wide range of deregulatory initiatives the agency has recently undergone.
2:10-2:15 p.m. Break
2:15-2:45 p.m. An Insider’s View on the EEOC’s Agenda (Invited)
A U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission official will discuss recent EEOC activities affecting the construction industry, including the agency’s focus on eliminating illegal diversity, equity and inclusion-related discrimination.
2:45-2:50 p.m. Break
2:50-3:35 p.m. Practitioners’ Views on Changes at the NLRB
Experienced practitioners will provide insights on the latest developments regarding the National Labor Relations Board, including the impact of changes in the Board’s composition since the 2024 presidential election and the status of important NLRB decisions and precedents potentially under reconsideration.
3:35-3:40 p.m. Break
3:40-4:10 p.m. A Review of OSHA Actions Affecting Merit Shop Contractors
Learn about the direction of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and hear updates on the heat injury and illness prevention proposed rule, the lawsuit against the worker walkaround final rule, deregulatory initiatives and changes in the agency’s approach to enforcement.
4:10-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15-5 p.m. Immigration Policy Under the Trump Administration: What Contractors Need to Know
Since taking office, President Donald Trump’s administration has pursued numerous actions to enforce immigration laws. Experienced practitioners in immigration will detail the administration’s key actions thus far and share what employers should know regarding how to handle immigration enforcement actions and changes to various immigration statuses.
This schedule is subject to change.
Presenting Sponsor
Strategic Partners