Last week, the Senate released a draft of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Among other things, the Act, if passed, would renew the full 30% credit rate for ITC-eligible facilities that meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements described below, or are otherwise exempt from such … [Read more...] about Senate Reaches Agreement on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
New Labor Rules Coming This Fall
In President Biden's latest regulatory agenda, we saw that a proposed update to overtime regulations will be released in the fall, a final rule on how the DOL will calculate prevailing wages will be out by December, and steps will be taken to implement the President's executive order on project … [Read more...] about New Labor Rules Coming This Fall
HUD Launches “Our Way Home”
HUD just launched a national initiative called "Our Way Home" to increase the affordable housing supply in local communities across the country. See here for more information: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_22_105 … [Read more...] about HUD Launches “Our Way Home”
Federal Legislation Introduced to Help Airport Workers
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman Jesús G. “Chuy” García introduced the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which would improve the pay, benefits, and labor standards for airport workers. For example, it would require airports to ensure that service workers employed by vendors … [Read more...] about Federal Legislation Introduced to Help Airport Workers
USDOL Awards $57M to Help Veterans Reenter Workforce
The US Department of Labor has awarded more than $57 million in grants ($37 million in continuation grants and $20 million in new grants) to different organizations to help veterans reenter the workforce. Services provided will help veterans experiencing homelessness learn occupational skills, … [Read more...] about USDOL Awards $57M to Help Veterans Reenter Workforce
DOL Provides New Compliance Assistance Materials
The U.S. Department of Labor launched new compliance assistance materials to help construction workers understand their rights (and employers understand their obligations). There is a toolkit available in both English and Spanish. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about DOL Provides New Compliance Assistance Materials