The U.S. Department of labor has proposed an update to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage policy that would affect nearly 5 million workers in 2016. The purpose of the policy is to require employers to pay their employees overtime rates for any hours worked over 40 per week.
Read moreConstruction Groups Combine Forces to Keep Drugs and Alcohol Off the Job Site
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Construction job sites are one of the most dangerous places to work at in America and the presence of drugs and alcohol only make it more dangerous. Construction workers need to stay alert and be able to adjust quickly to their surroundings to avoid injury and, as we all know, being under the influence slows response time. That's why a group of construction organizations have teamed up to help contractors achieve a drug and alcohol free workplace.
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