New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed SB 271, a bill to establish a “prevailing wage” in New Hampshire. See here for more information: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/press-2019/documents/sb271-veto-message.pdf … [Read more...] about NH Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the 2019 New York City Charter Revision Commission to put a proposal on the November ballot to require a Chief Diversity Officer in the mayor’s cabinet and one at each city agency. The position would oversee city procurement and contracting with MWBEs, as well … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
North America’s Building Trades Unions Championing Infrastructure Bill with Wage Protections
At the North America’s Building Trades Unions’ 2019 Legislative Conference this week, union leaders are talking about the need for infrastructure investment. They point to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has signaled a commitment to “supporting community standards like collective bargaining … … [Read more...] about North America’s Building Trades Unions Championing Infrastructure Bill with Wage Protections
DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Clarifying the Joint Employer Test
On April 1, DOL issued a proposed rule to clarify the responsibilities of employers and joint employers (who would be jointly responsible for an employee's wages). As part of the proposed rule, the DOL lays out a four-factor test to determine if a joint employer relationship exists. See here for … [Read more...] about DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Clarifying the Joint Employer Test
DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Clarifying “Regular Rate” Regulation
On March 28, DOL issued a proposed rule clarifying whether certain kinds of perks and benefits must be included in the regular rate for the “time and one-half” calculation when determining workers’ overtime rates. It is the first update on this subject in over 50 years. See here for more … [Read more...] about DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Clarifying “Regular Rate” Regulation
New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Require Prevailing Wages on Public Works
The New Hampshire Senate passed SB 271, which would require contractors on state public work projects to pay prevailing wages and benefits. Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the New England area without prevailing wage requirements. Similarly, the New Hampshire House passed a … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Require Prevailing Wages on Public Works