NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that expands the Public Works Contractor Registration Act to include all contractors subject to the prevailing wage. This will increase the State's oversight over prevailing wage law. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New Jersey Expands Public Works Contractor Registration Act
Philadelphia and New Worker Protection Laws
Philadelphia is set to enforce a slew of new worker protection laws in 2020. Among those news laws is a prevailing wage for security guards and other service workers . See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Philadelphia and New Worker Protection Laws
CA Expands Definition of “Public Works”
Several new employment laws are now in effect in California for 2020. Specifically, AB 1768 expands the definition of “public works” to include work performed “during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction,” regardless of whether any … [Read more...] about CA Expands Definition of “Public Works”
Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella outlines how the Department is using suspension and debarment to protect government programs from fraud. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors
Minimum Wage Increases in 2020
In the new year, the minimum wage will increase in 21 states, and another 26 cities and counties. However, the federal minimum wage will stay the same at $7.25/hour. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increases in 2020
Illinois Law Focuses on Recruiting Apprentices
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the "Illinois Works" legislation last week. The law includes a $25 million investment to recruit new apprentices to work on the State's construction projects and higher apprenticeship participation goals. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Law Focuses on Recruiting Apprentices