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DC: Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020

  DC: Paid Leave--Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020 On January 6, 2020 Chairman Phil Mendelson at the Request of the Mayor, submitted via the DC Register for introduction PR23 – 0647, the “Rulemaking for Paid Family Leave Benefits Approval Resolution of 2020”. The resolution represents the final proposed rules for the DC Paid Family Leave program and will be the subject of a roundtable hosted by the Council’s Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Thursday, January 30th. As introduced, the resolution specifies the rules governing the implementation of the program and addresses the final set of recommendations submitted in the fall of 2019. The resolution highlights additional rules for employers including the ability for employers to offer additional leave above and beyond the leave provided under the law. It does not however allow for employers to obtain and receive any credit for leave offered as part of their current leave programs as ...
Posted on 1/24/2020 2:36 PM By 
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DCRA is Cracking Down on Unpermitted and Illegal After-Hour Construction

  DCRA is cracking down on unpermitted and illegal after-hour construction Since the beginning of the summer, the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has made significant strides in cracking down on construction companies working in the District as highlighted during the DC City Council’s hearing on B23-91, the “Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2019”. As part of an effort to discourage the DC City Council from moving forward with this legislation, which would break the agency up into two smaller agencies, Director Ernest Chrappah highlighted recent steps including increased enforcement in the area of unpermitted after-hours and construction work and residential inspections. Currently, the District only allows companies to work from the hours of 7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. Anything outside of these hours or on a federal holiday, is only permissible with an after-hours permit. To obtain this permit, a company may visit the DCRA permit center in SW or ...
Posted on 12/18/2019 9:46 AM By 
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Major Changes proposed for the District’s Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Program

  On Tuesday, November 19th, members of the DC City Council introduced two pieces of legislation that would drastically alter the way in which Certified Business Enterprises (CBE’s) are regulated and operated within the District. The first piece of legislation was Bill 23-0545, the “Small Business Procurement Reform Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019” was introduced by Councilman Kenyan McDuffie and had 6 other co-introducers. The second piece of legislation was Bill 23-0549, the “Local Business Support Amendment Act of 2019”. Bill 23-0549 was co-introduced by Councilmembers Kenyan McDuffie and David Grosso.   As currently introduced, this legislative package would create a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Ombudsman. This independent authority would oversee all complaints; disputes and questions related to the CBE process. The Ombudsman would be an independently appointed position and would be appointed to individual 5-year terms. As part of new department, the legislation ...
Posted on 12/3/2019 10:45 AM By 
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CHANGES TO OVERTIME RULES DEFEATED IN HOUSE COMMITTEE

  Legislation to alter the exemption for specified executive, administrative or professional (EAP) employees from the Maryland Wage and Hour Law was overwhelmingly defeated in the House Economic Matters Committee by a vote of 19-1.
Posted on 4/24/2019 10:34 AM By 
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2019 GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS- THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

  The Maryland General Assembly adjourned Monday night with a flurry of activity on legislation of interest to ABC and the merit construction industry. Below is a short list of some issues lobbied on by ABC. A more comprehensive report will be forthcoming. 
Posted on 4/24/2019 10:32 AM By 
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Pro-Union Workforce Development Bill Killed in Senate Committee

  Legislation that would have mandated union representation on all Strategic Industry Partnerships as it related to the Maryland Earn Program was defeated in the Senate Finance Committee.
Posted on 4/5/2019 11:39 AM By 
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The District’s Newest Attempt at Project Labor Agreements: Bill 22-0959, the East End Health Equity Act of 2018.

  On Tuesday, November 13th, the DC City Council held its first of two votes on Bill 22-0959, the “East End Health Equity Act of 2018”. The legislation as introduced would use $300 Million in District Funds to construct a new health care facility, managed by George Washington University Hospital on the grounds of the old St. Elizabeth’s (east campus). As part of the legislation, there was an amendment to remove the Certificate of Need (CON) for the project. Included in this amendment, was language requiring the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) as specified under the Procurement and Integrity Act of 2016. 
Posted on 11/20/2018 9:49 AM By 
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Why We Vote

  Why We Vote
Posted on 10/17/2018 10:21 AM By 
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DCRA Construction Code Updates

  On Friday, September 28th the DC Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Construction Codes Coordinating Council released the proposed updates to the 2017 Construction Codes. The codes in its entirety will be open for review until the close of business on Monday, October 29, 2018.  A copy of the code may be found via the District’s website 2017 DC Construction Code.
Posted on 10/2/2018 8:55 AM By 
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DC: Office of Public-Private Partnerships Delegation of Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2018

  On July 10th, the DC City Council passed Bill 22-894, the “Office of Public-Private Partnerships Delegation of Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2018.” The legislation as passed removes contracting and procurement authority from the office of Public-Private Partnerships and places them within the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) until September 18, 2018, the date the council returns from its summer recess.
Posted on 7/17/2018 2:21 PM By 
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