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
DOL Performing Wage Survey in North Carolina
The DOL is gathering data from employers on wages paid to construction workers from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 in 46 North Carolina counties. Participation is voluntary, but the data will be used to establish updated prevailing wage rates for the Davis-Bacon Act. See here for more … [Read more...] about DOL Performing Wage Survey in North Carolina