One of a Four-Part Series on Improving Worker Health & Behavioral Outcomes
The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) has released its annual report on Union Labor Costs in Construction. The report covers trends in collectively bargained compensation in the industry, providing data analyses by region, time, and trade. It can be a valuable resource when preparing for collective bargaining negotiations, particularly when used in conjunction with CLRC’s latest Settlements Report.
With the federal government seeking to mandate the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) in federal construction, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø of America needs members’ help in providing information about the impact of PLA mandates on their business. The association is presently asking members to complete the survey here to provide such information.
A federal Judge in Texas recently ruled that the Biden administration’s U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) DOL violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when promulgating both the Delay and Withdrawal Rules. The ruling effectively reinstates the Trump rule dating back to March 2021. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø has long called for federal clarification of the independent contractor status and preservation of legitimate independent contractor relationships, such as those that have historically existed in the construction industry. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø supported the Trump administration’s rule that adopted a consistent, clear and common-sense standard for determining independent contractor status under the FLSA and filed comments opposing the DOL move to withdraw the rule. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø will keep members apprised of any new developments and fully expects to participate in any future revision or adoption of guidance regarding the independent contractor status.
On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed a law that limits the use of predispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers covering sexual assault and sexual harassment claims.
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., construction executive staff wage increases came in at 4.3% for 2021 and are also projected to rise by an average 4.3% by 2022 year-end. Though the projected 2022 increase is 4.3%, it is pointed out that historically executive staff predictions are low, so year-end 2022 increases might come in even as high as 4.8%.
Contractors Must Continue to Comply with Existing Regulations
Aligns with Executive Order Proposing Pay History Ban for Federal Contractors
Aligns with Executive Order Proposing Pay History Ban for Federal Contractors