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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

As non-exempt employees, they must be paid no less than delineated on the associated wage determination or collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The provisions that govern non-exempt are the Service Contract Act (SCA) for services or the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) for construction. Typically used as a last-resort method. #5.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. Here’s what Fairfax said, in part: “The OSH Act authorizes participation in the walk-around portion of an OSHA inspection by ‘a representative authorized by [the employer''s] employees.’ 29 U.S.C. §

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers. In addition, Fairfax said in the letter that employees in a workplace without a collective bargaining agreement may designate a union-affiliated individual to act as their personal representative.

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Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Pro Builder

One attorney says it’s been challenging for many employers who struggle to keep up with the rate of COVID developments and mandates. Another attorney told HR Dive that employers should update policies in writing, making it as clear as possible, and consider making the appointment in person or in a meeting. Read More. .

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

They operate very much like “at will” employment contracts, permitting the employer to fire an employee at any time for any (or no) reason as long as some specific public policy is not offended. Such a provision was part of a commercial painting subcontract in Hate to Paint, LLC v.