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
NYC to Expand Prevailing Wage Law
On December 4, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro 1321-A, a bill that will expand prevailing wage guarantees to building service workers in New York City financed projects. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC to Expand Prevailing Wage Law
US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
From November 11-17, events were hosted across the country to celebrate the work of apprentices and to connect them to future employers. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20191111 … [Read more...] about US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
City Sued Over Its Apprenticeship and Disadvantaged Worker Policies
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors is suing the city of St. Petersburg--alleging that its requirement that companies working on contracts of $1 million or more to have at least 15% of the project workforce hours dedicated to apprentices and another 15% to … [Read more...] about City Sued Over Its Apprenticeship and Disadvantaged Worker Policies