President Joe Biden has signed Executive Order (EO) 14005, which requires federal agencies that award contracts for large-scale construction projects to ensure their contractors agree to enter into a project labor agreement (PLA) in compliance with laws and regulations. The purpose of this article is to provide a deep dive into how this Executive Order impacts the construction industry and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing industry with significant potential for innovation, but also risks that need to be properly addressed. As the world dives deeper into the application of AI to various aspects of life, the United States has lagged in regulating the industry, resulting in growing concerns about the potential negative impact of this new technology. To
The Iowa Senate has passed a controversial bill, SF 542, that would allow children to work longer hours and in jobs that are currently prohibited, such as serving alcohol. The bill has sparked a heated debate between those who support the move, saying it will modernize Iowa’s laws and teach children valuable skills through workforce training programs, and those who
The rise of electronic surveillance and algorithmic management in the workplace has led to growing concerns over worker privacy and autonomy. This has prompted advocacy groups to call for the establishment of a workplace standard to protect workers’ physical and mental health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the authority to do so, as it already regulates hazards
President Joe Biden has proposed a substantial increase in wages for federal employees. This increase is reportedly being proposed for the fiscal year 2024 budget, starting on Oct. 1, and is the largest proposed by the White House since 1980. According to two anonymous sources who spoke to The Washington Post, federal employees can expect a proposed wage increase of
