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
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
Minimum Annual Salary for Exemptions Increases
Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum annual salary for the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions will increase from $23,660 to $35,568 (or $684 per week). See here for more information: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c5990ca2-af15-4b21-81b5-377206570c75 … [Read more...] about Minimum Annual Salary for Exemptions Increases
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