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
USDOL Organizes Construction and Government Contracting Forum
The Wage and Hour Division is organizing a panel discussion and forum on compliance with federal laws governing wages and other workplace issues. It will take place on May 17 and 18. Attendance is free, but registration is required. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about USDOL Organizes Construction and Government Contracting Forum
US DOL Providing More Compliance Seminars in 2022
The US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division will continue to offer online compliance seminars to agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders to provide information on prevailing wage law. Sessions are currently scheduled for March, June, and September. See here for more … [Read more...] about US DOL Providing More Compliance Seminars in 2022
DOL Proposes New Definition for “Prevailing Wage”
The US Department of Labor is proposing a return to the previously used (almost 40 years ago) three-step process in determining "prevailing wage" under the Davis-Bacon Act instead of the current two-step process. The new definition will likely increase prevailing wage rates, and ultimately, the cost … [Read more...] about DOL Proposes New Definition for “Prevailing Wage”