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
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