In Texas, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a $15 minimum prevailing wage rate for all building and multi-family construction contracts. Seven other worker protection laws were also passed. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
Presidential Candidates Making Diversity Data Part of Their Platforms
Several democratic presidential candidates have made pay inequity a part of their campaign, including requiring federal contractors to report pay and diversity data, and withholding federal contracts from employers with poor records advancing diversity and pay equity. See here for more … [Read more...] about Presidential Candidates Making Diversity Data Part of Their Platforms
DOL Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Expand Opportunities for Women
The U.S. DOL awarded grants to the Chicago Women in Trades, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. organizations to help increase the representation of women in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about DOL Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Expand Opportunities for Women
Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
Zirkle Fruit Co. is challenging a 50% increase in wages for blueberry pickers ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor. If increase is upheld, the higher wage will backdate to July 24th and may jeopardize the blueberry harvest in Washington. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
The City of Augusta, Georgia currently has race and gender neutral programs to support disadvantaged businesses. However, with a new disparity study to look at discrimination against minority and women-owned businesses, they may be able to implement a race and gender conscious program. See here … [Read more...] about Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage
As the State embarks upon a $45 billion capital plan, the Comptroller's Executive Order reaffirms that prevailing wage laws need to be upheld. She warned that if prevailing wages are not being paid, checks will be withheld. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage