ABMA Strategizes Summer Advocacy Plan
The American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) Legislative Committee met on Thursday, June 23rd to strategize on the advancement of the priority bills and increase our industry’s visibility in the legislature during the summer.
Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
“The misclassification of employees as independent contractors is one of the most serious problems facing affected employees, employers, and the U.S. economy. Misclassified workers are denied basic workplace protections including rights to minimum wage and overtime pay, making it harder for them to support themselves and their families.”
Department of Labor Publishes Regulatory Agenda
Required by Executive Order 12866, the semiannual regulatory agenda lists all regulations under active consideration in the one-year period ahead, as well as longer-term regulatory actions, and ensures public engagement in the process of establishing regulations.
Departments of Commerce and Labor Partner to Form Good Jobs Initiative
The Departments of Commerce and Labor have partnered to identify what comprises a good job. These eight principles create a framework for workers, businesses, labor unions, advocates, researchers, state and local governments, and federal agencies for a shared vision of job quality.
How Congress Can Help Main Street Fight Inflation
NFIB President Brad Close wrote a new op-ed in Fox Business explaining how Congress can help Main Street fight inflation.
President Biden Not Expected to Cut Tariffs on Canadian lumber
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden is not expected to cut U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber as part of potential tariff relief he is considering to fight inflation.