James Rohlfing | Construction Industry Counselor | April 23, 2019 A bill pending in the Illinois legislature (HB2838) exemplifies a nationwide trend in the construction industry to hold a contractor who has a direct contract with an owner (“Direct Contractor”) liable for the unpaid wage and fringe benefit obligations of its subcontractors on a private… Continue reading Illinois Considers Following Trend Toward Making General Contractors Liable for Wages of Subcontractors