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Did the 2023 update to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, which apply to contractors and subcontractors performing on certain federally funded or assisted contracts, appropriately modernize or unduly expand the Davis Bacon...more
On June 24, 2024, a federal district court judge enjoined parts of the United States Department of Labor’s (US DOL's) August 23, 2023 prevailing wage rule that greatly expanded the definition of “construction” on federal...more
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing several provisions of its prevailing wage final rule under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBA) for construction contractors. Associated...more
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Governor Tim Walz has signed into law significant changes to Minnesota’s independent contractor and employment laws. Effective July 1, all employers, as well as their owners, risk significantly increased penalties for...more
The first quarter of 2024 has brought multiple updates to the State of Washington’s and the City of Seattle’s respective paid sick leave laws, addressing concerns for commercial construction workers, app-based gig economy...more
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis, the percentage of construction workers who belong to a union dropped to a record low of 10.7 percent in 2023. This is the latest in a generational shift. Over the...more
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As part of the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Regulatory Plan, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) have released their 2024 regulatory agendas....more
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Certain construction workers and other employees in the construction industry must be paid the entire balance of accrued and unused paid sick leave if those workers separate from employment before they reach their 90th day of...more
Arbitration and Worker Classification - In a recent court opinion from the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, an essential dispute arose between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 113...more
The District Council of Iron Workers vs. the Wage and Hour Division: A Dispute Over Prevailing Wage Rates for Ironworker Classifications- In a case between the District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California...more
Fair Compensation and Working Protection for the Pacific Bay Vista Renovation Project - Selco Air Conditioning, Inc. (Selco), a reputable company specializing in air conditioning systems, found itself in a significant...more
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In the realm of labor standards and fair compensation, the Davis-Bacon Act occupies a pivotal position as a federal legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of construction workers....more
Amidst a heated legal battle between Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. and the Department of Labor (DOL) over alleged violations of the Davis-Bacon Act, a pivotal ruling has been handed down by the United States District Court for the...more
On August 23, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule updating regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon Act. This is the DOL’s first comprehensive update to the Davis-Bacon Act regulations in...more
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Less than a month after taking effect, the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) broad changes to the regulations implementing Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (“DBRA”) are facing legal challenges in two federal courts. These newly-filed...more
In the document, there is a discussion about the recent updates made to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) regulations. The Department of Labor (DOL) is the agency responsible for overseeing these regulations, with a...more