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DOL’s final overtime rule clears White House review
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule, if adopted, would raise the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.
By Ryan Golden • April 17, 2024 -
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OSHA publishes final employee walkaround rule
The rule, effective May 31, reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany a safety inspection.
By Zachary Phillips • April 11, 2024 -
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$5.3M DOE grant to fund Indianapolis vocational education campus
Ameresco and charter school operator Matchbook Learning are building a high school and career center powered by renewable energy.
By Brian Martucci • April 3, 2024 -
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What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024
The game has completely changed in the wake of the Cemex decision, attorneys from Cozen O’Connor said in a March 21 webinar.
By Emilie Shumway • April 2, 2024 -
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JLL, Nomad Futurist Foundation to develop free data center training program
The curriculum, based on JLL’s in-house training courses, intends to address talent scarcity and related workforce challenges in the data center industry.
By Joe Burns • March 29, 2024 -
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Employees cite lack of productivity, high commuting costs as return-to-office barriers
While 73% of respondents reported that they feel more connected to their company when they are in the office with their colleagues, 76% said a lack of equipment limits their productivity.
By Joe Burns • March 20, 2024 -
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Workplace redesign could help with return to office, VergeSense says
Employees claim there’s not enough productive space even though office utilization remains below pre-pandemic levels, the firm says.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024 -
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Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships
The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas, such as the clean energy, hospitality and supply chain sectors.
By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024 -
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HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
By Nish Amarnath • March 13, 2024 -
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Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, the Society for Human Resource Management said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024 -
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Q&ASodexo’s new US workplace experience head talks data, decisions, employee preferences
“Sodexo has the DNA and the legacy as a food business to legitimately be in the workplace experience business,” said Amy O’Neil.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Proactive maintenance gaining momentum in facilities management: Limble
Seventy-two percent of manufacturing and FM professionals Limble surveyed reported implementing proactive maintenance to combat aging infrastructure, with 69% investing in new equipment.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Multiple lawsuits target Johnson Controls across the US
A suit filed filed in a New York City federal court alleges that the company is refusing to pay sales representatives commissions they are due.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Building workers’ union members approve New York City contract with Realty Advisory Board
More than 99% of bargaining committee members who voted on the package approved the deal, which secures wage hikes, bonuses and improved retirement benefits.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveReturn-to-office traffic is fueling a catering boom in 2024
Office catering is on the rise as employers use food to incentivize employees to come into the workplace, said Alison Quinn, Dinova CEO.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow facilities managers will navigate the return-to-office landscape in 2024
While hard data on occupancy can inform office right-sizing, soft data like employee preferences are becoming key to improving workplace occupancy and tenant satisfaction.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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DOL’s independent contractor rule faces legal roadblocks ahead of effective date
At least two lawsuits seek to block implementation of the final rule, which takes effect in less than two months.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Career and technical education faces obstacles to meeting demand
"The college-for-all mentality has limited student options and created stigma around trades careers,” said Danny Corwin, executive director of a nonprofit that supports skilled trade education in high schools.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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OSHA region launches multiyear safety program for tree, landscaping workers
The program will involve targeted safety and health inspections to assess employers’ compliance and reduce workers’ exposure to hazards, the U.S. Labor Department says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Healthcare facilities managers must adapt to outpatient focus, AI integration: JLL
Optimizing real estate portfolios and tackling workforce challenges are other priorities, according to the firm’s 2024 healthcare sector outlook.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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6 facilities management trends to watch in 2024
Facilities managers are turning to technology and automation to help address commercial real estate challenges, including decarbonization, office space optimization and skilled labor shortages.
By Nish Amarnath , Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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DOL independent contractor final rule announced, will take effect March 11
The rule largely tracks the agency’s October 2022 proposed rule, adopting a six-factor, “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework for analyzing worker-employer relationships.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions
Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.
By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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NYC building service workers, RAB reach tentative contract agreement, averting strike
The proposal continues existing healthcare premium coverage, sets a 3% average annual wage increase over four years and creates an early retirement incentive.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 28, 2023 -
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NYC building service workers strike threat could affect 1,300 buildings
The 32BJ affiliate of SEIU is negotiating with the Realty Advisory Board for wage increases, fully employer-paid health insurance and job security in a contract that expires Dec. 31.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 22, 2023
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