Articles Tagged with ''Dept. of Labor''

Dept. of Labor Clarifies Record-Keeping Reporting Mandate

November 2, 2016

At least one construction industry group is pleased that the Dept. of Labor has issued new guidance on complying with its new injury and illness record-keeping rule’s anti-retaliation provisions that relate to drug testing.

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Federal Paid Sick-Leave Rule Sparks Criticism, Praise

Labor Dept. rule requires federal contractors to provide up to seven paid sick days per year

Tom Ichniowski

October 10, 2016

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Regulation applies to direct federal contracts after Jan. 1 but some federally funded work, like federal-aid highway contracts, are exempt.

Federal Agencies Release 'Blacklisting' Regulation

Construction contractor groups blast rule but organized labor praises it

Pam Hunter McFarland

August 24, 2016

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White House says rule will ensure federal procurement officers do not award contracts to firms that violate laws to protect workers.

Pam Hunter McFarland

May 25, 2016

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New federal overtime regulations are long overdue and will raise wages for millions of workers, the Obama administration says. But construction groups say the final rule, released on May 18, could have unintended consequences.