Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process".
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the NLRB relating to a "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status" (H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship American Workforce Empowerment Act (H.R.329) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeship and Prevailing Wage Requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue Electric Vehicle Working Group -- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (also ENG, TRA and ROD issue) Employee Rights Act - H.R.2700/S.1201 Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Executive Order 14063 - Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects Executive Order on Apprenticeship Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Final Rule: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees; (Document Number: 2023-17221, RIN: 1235-AA39) Final Rule: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (Docket No. FAR-2022-0003) Final Rule: Federal Trade Commission; Noncompete Clause Rule (Document Citation 88 FR 3482; RIN: 3084-AB74) Final Rule: Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (Document Number: 2023-18514, RIN: 1545-BQ54) Final Rule: NLRB Joint-Employer Standard (Docket No. 2022-1918) Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40) Final Rule: Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (Document Number: 2023-18695; RIN: 1218-AD45) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R.1477/S.722) -- also TAX issue Gateway to Careers Act of 2023 (H.R.4721/S.2402) Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0006; RIN 1218-AD40) Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Issues related FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations (also BUD issue) Issues Related to Comprehensive Infrastructure (also SMB, BUD & TRA issue) Issues related to Davis-Bacon Requirements Issues related to Independent Contractor status Issues related to Joint Employer rule Issues related to Project Labor Agreements Issues related to Registered Apprenticeship Issues related to Right-to-Work Issues related to the Department of Labor (DOL) Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 -- labor issues Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act & National Labor Relations Act Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor Nomination of Lauren McFerran to serve as chair of the National Labor Relations Board Proposed Rule: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009, RIN 1218-AD39) Proposed Rule: National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (Document Number 2023-27851; RIN 1205-AC13) Proposed Rule: Personal Protective Equipment in Construction; (Document Number: 2023-15285; RIN: 1218-AD25) Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" (H.J.Res.147) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) USA Workforce Tax Credit Act (H.R.1656) -- also TAX issue Workforce issues related to installation of Electric Vehicle infrastructure in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, all provisions; OSHA rulemakings and initiatives (i.e, worker walkaround, heat injury and illness, and warehousing National Emphasis Program); National Labor Relations Board rulemakings and decisions (i.e., joint employer and union election procedures); Registered apprenticeships and workforce development; Wage & Hour Division rulemakings (i.e., overtime); H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act, definition of joint employer; H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; H.R. 1332/S. 3947, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, all provisions; H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act, all provisions; H.J.Res.166/S.J.Res.97, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; H.J.Res.147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S. 4260/H.R. 8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act, all provisions; PN1789, nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board; PN1790, nomination of and Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board; House FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provision preventing federal funds from being used to implement the National Labor Relations Boards joint-employer rule; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act, all provisions; Senate discussion draft, reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provision related to barring employers from WIOA funding; East Coast ports strike
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 H.R. 443, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 1163/S. 1587, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 1209/S. 537, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act H.R. 8028/S. 4477, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act H.R. 8540/S.5254, Child Care for American Families Act H.R. 8573, Union Members Right to Know Act H.R. 8639/S. 4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 8974, Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024 H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9302, the Worker Enfranchisement Act S. 532, National Right-to-Work Act S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status H.J.Res. 116/S.J.Res. 63, CRA Resolution to invalidate regulation on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act H.J.Res. 147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" H.J. Res. 203, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) final rule on Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships. Draft legislation titled Healthy Families Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to be the Chair of the National Labor Relations Board Nomination of Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board Nomination for Camille Castro for the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate position Stay the effective date of overtime rule extension defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842- 32,973, April 26, 2024) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295, February 13, 2024) Proposed rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (84 Fed. Reg. 14,043-14,061, April 9, 2019) Interim final rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (healthcare settings); finalization (86 Fed. Reg. 32,376-32,628, June 21, 2021) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Final rule regarding Representation-Case Procedures (88 Fed. Reg. 58,076-58,102, August 25, 2023) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships (87 Fed. Reg. 66,890-66,933, November 4, 2022) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698, August. 30, 2024) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; east coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; antitrust grounded in economic analysis; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act section 19/13b; Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; FTCs final Hart-Scott-Rodino rule; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; noncompete clauses in employment contracts; regulation of digital platforms; Robinson-Patman Act-related policy and enforcement matters (P.L. 74-692); concerns related to FTC Trade Regulation Rule rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (P.L. 118-50); policy matters related to the FTCs unfair and deceptive acts and practices authority; negative option rule; junk fee rule; pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257); employer work rules; joint employment; confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements; non-compete agreements; various rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); Second Chance Hiring and Reauthorization; National Labor Relations Act reform; International Labor Organization and the platform economy
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Susan Harwood Training Grants; Occupational Safety and Health Administration heat standard; Marijuana use and protections for workplace safety and health; Mental Health; Substance Abuse and Awareness; H.R.4897/S.2501 - Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023; Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; H.R. 5420, Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK) to Save Lives Act; H.J.Res.147 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S.4260 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Client expense: $234,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; S.567/H.R.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/H.R.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; S.5208, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| GA |
| Andy Biggs | Republican | AZ |
| Bob Good | Republican | VA |
| Brian Babin | Republican | TX |
| Burgess Owens | Republican | UT |
| Dan Bishop | Republican | NC |
| Daniel Meuser | Republican | PA |
| Daniel Webster | Republican | FL |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| Eric Burlison | Republican | MO |
| Erin Houchin | Republican | IN |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican | SC |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| John S. Duarte | Republican | CA |
| Julia Letlow | Republican | LA |
| Lauren Boebert | Republican | CO |
| Lloyd Smucker | Republican | PA |
| Michael Cloud | Republican | TX |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Rick W. Allen | Republican | GA |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
Client expense: $242,964 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction projects Concerns with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies Discussion on general workforce development issues facing the construction industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39). Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with the FAR Councils pay transparency notice of proposed rulemaking Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13) Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with OSHAs Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20 and S. 567) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700, S. 1201) Concerns with the Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with the National Apprenticeship Act (S. 2122, H.R. 2851) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with blacklisting policies in federal appropriations packages Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
ACCA opposed the expansion of the overtime exemption for white collar workers proposed by DOL and treasury. ACCA supported H.J. Res 166 which would nullify the rule. ACCA opposed the updates to safety inspections by OSHA that would allow third party representatives to be present on safety inspections without the consent of business owners. ACCA supported H.J. Res 147 which would overturn the rule. ACCA opposed the Joint Employer Rule put forward by the NLRB. ACCA supported H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 which would nullify the rule.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the NLRB relating to a "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status" (H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship American Workforce Empowerment Act (H.R.329) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeship and Prevailing Wage Requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue Electric Vehicle Working Group -- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (also ENG, TRA and ROD issue) Employee Rights Act - H.R.2700/S.1201 Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Executive Order 14063 - Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects Executive Order on Apprenticeship Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Final Rule: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees; (Document Number: 2023-17221, RIN: 1235-AA39) Final Rule: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (Docket No. FAR-2022-0003) Final Rule: Federal Trade Commission; Noncompete Clause Rule (Document Citation 88 FR 3482; RIN: 3084-AB74) Final Rule: Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (Document Number: 2023-18514, RIN: 1545-BQ54) Final Rule: NLRB Joint-Employer Standard (Docket No. 2022-1918) Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40) Final Rule: Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (Document Number: 2023-18695; RIN: 1218-AD45) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R.1477/S.722) -- also TAX issue Gateway to Careers Act of 2023 (H.R.4721/S.2402) Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0006; RIN 1218-AD40) Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Issues related FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations (also BUD issue) Issues Related to Comprehensive Infrastructure (also SMB, BUD & TRA issue) Issues related to Davis-Bacon Requirements Issues related to Independent Contractor status Issues related to Joint Employer rule Issues related to Project Labor Agreements Issues related to Registered Apprenticeship Issues related to Right-to-Work Issues related to the Department of Labor (DOL) Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 -- labor issues Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act & National Labor Relations Act Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor Nomination of Lauren McFerran to serve as chair of the National Labor Relations Board Proposed Rule: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009, RIN 1218-AD39) Proposed Rule: National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (Document Number 2023-27851; RIN 1205-AC13) Proposed Rule: Personal Protective Equipment in Construction; (Document Number: 2023-15285; RIN: 1218-AD25) Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" (H.J.Res.147) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) USA Workforce Tax Credit Act (H.R.1656) -- also TAX issue Workforce issues related to installation of Electric Vehicle infrastructure in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
ACCA opposed the expansion of the overtime exemption for white collar workers proposed by DOL and treasury. ACCA supported H.J. Res 166 which would nullify the rule. ACCA opposed the updates to safety inspections by OSHA that would allow third party representatives to be present on safety inspections without the consent of business owners. ACCA supported H.J. Res 147 which would overturn the rule. ACCA opposed the Joint Employer Rule put forward by the NLRB. ACCA supported H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 which would nullify the rule.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
NLRB Joint Employer Regulations; DOL Independent Contractor Regulations; OSHA Walkaround Rule; DOL Overtime Rule; NLRB Election Procedures Rule; H.R. 842 and S. 420, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 3400, the Small Businesses Before Bureaucrats Act; H.J. Res.98 and S.J. Res 49 Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; S. 4260 and H.R. 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act; H.J.Res.147; Providing for congressional disapproval relating to Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; Reforms to the Workforce Opportunity and Investment Act; NLRB Nominations; AI Tools in the Workplace
Client expense: $2,265,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with OSHAs Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20 and S. 567) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700, S. 1201) Concerns with the Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with the National Apprenticeship Act (S. 2122, H.R. 2851) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with blacklisting policies in federal appropriations packages Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Labor Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction projects Concerns with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies Discussion on general workforce development issues facing the construction industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39). Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with the FAR Councils pay transparency notice of proposed rulemaking Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Susan Harwood Training Grants; Occupational Safety and Health Administration heat standard; Marijuana use and protections for workplace safety and health; Mental Health; Substance Abuse and Awareness; H.R.4897/S.2501 - Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023; Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; H.R. 5420, Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK) to Save Lives Act; H.J.Res.147 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S.4260 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Client expense: $183,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 H.R. 443, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 1163/S. 1587, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 1209/S. 537, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act H.R. 5967, Unemployment Integrity Act of 2023 H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act H.R. 8028/S. 4477, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act H.R. 8540, Child Care for American Families Act H.R. 8573, Union Members Right to Know Act H.R. 8639/S. 4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 8974, Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024 H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9302, Worker Enfranchisement Act S. 532, National Right-to-Work Act S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status H.J.Res. 116/S.J.Res. 63, CRA Resolution to invalidate regulation on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act H.J.Res. 147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" H.J. Res. 203, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) final rule on Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships Draft legislation titled Healthy Families Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to be the Chair of the National Labor Relations Board Nomination of Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board Nomination for Camille Castro for the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate position Stay the effective date of overtime rule extension defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842- 32,973, April 26, 2024) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295) Proposed Rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (84 Fed. Reg. 14,043-14,061, April 9, 2019) Interim final rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (healthcare settings); finalization (86 Fed. Reg. 32,376-32,628, June 21, 2021) Proposed Amendments to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (87 Fed. Reg. 9,005-9,021, February 17, 2022) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Final Rule regarding Representation-Case Procedures (88 Fed. Reg. 58,076-58,102, August 25, 2023) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships (87 Fed. Reg. 66,890-66,933, November 4, 2022) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698, August. 30, 2024) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act (P.L. 94-435) Form Amendments; priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; East Coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; restart notice and comment process on the proposed rulemaking for HSR filing process; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) section 19/13b authority; Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; noncompete clauses in employment contracts; regulation of digital platforms; Robinson-Patman Act related policy and enforcement matters (P.L. 74-692); concerns related to FTC Trade Regulation Rule rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (P.L. 118-50); changes to the FTCs Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act merger filing rule; policy matters related to the FTCs unfair and deceptive acts and practices authority; pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257); employer work rules; joint employment; confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements; non-compete agreements; various rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); Second Chance Hiring and Reauthorization; National Labor Relations Act reform; International Labor Organization and the platform economy
Client expense: $14,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, all provisions; OSHA rulemakings and initiatives (i.e, worker walkaround, heat injury and illness, and warehousing National Emphasis Program); National Labor Relations Board rulemakings and decisions (i.e., joint employer and union election procedures); Registered apprenticeships and workforce development; Wage & Hour Division rulemakings (i.e., overtime); H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act, definition of joint employer; H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; H.R. 1332/S. 3947, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, all provisions; H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act, all provisions; H.J.Res.166/S.J.Res.97, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; H.J.Res.147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S. 4260/H.R. 8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act, all provisions; PN1789, nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board; PN1790, nomination of and Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board; House FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provision preventing federal funds from being used to implement the National Labor Relations Boards joint-employer rule; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act, all provisions; Senate discussion draft, reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provision related to barring employers from WIOA funding
Client expense: $181,283 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. Davis-Bacon Act. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Proposal to expand Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. H.R. 1209/S.537: the Fair and Open Competition Act. H.R. 20/S. 567: the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. Apprenticeship Programs, generally. Apprenticeship Requirements on Federal Contracts. Workforce development, generally. Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies. Fair Labor Standards Act. National Labor Relations Act. DOL-OSHA (Reg.) Title: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN: 1218-AD39). Executive Order 14063: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58). FAR Council (Reg.) Title: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (RIN: 9000-AO40). DOL-WHD Reg (Title): Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (RIN: 1235-AA43). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; (RIN 1235-AA34) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. OSHA compliance and enforcement, generally. DOL Secretary of Labor nominee, Julie Su. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - CHIPS Incentives Program - Commercial Fabrication Facilities. Policy changes made by the NLRB that would impact free speech, open debate, the right to cast a vote privately, and the promise of a workplace free from harassment. H.R. 2700/S. 1201: the Employee Rights Act. H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. NLRB (Reg.) Title: Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status (RIN: 3142-AA21). NLRB (Reg.) Title: Joint Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act (RIN: 3142-AA13). Health and Safety, generally. DOL-OSHA (Reg.) Title: Worker Walkaround Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN: 1235-AA39). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees (RIN: 1235-AA20). DOL-ETA (Reg.) Title: National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN: 1205-AC13). National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, generally. Treasury-IRS (Reg.) Title: Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN: 1545-BQ54). H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization, generally. H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.J.Res.103: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation." Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, generally. H.R. 6585: Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". H.R. 7784: Start Applying Labor Transparency Act. H.R. 7367: Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. NLRB members recusal obligations. Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. NLRBs decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle. Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices. National Labor Relations Board Chair nominee, Lauren McFerran. H.J.Res.147: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process." H.J.Res.166: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees." H.J.Res.132: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects." S. 4260: Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Executive Order 14126: Investing in America and Investing in American Workers. H.R. 9461: USA Workforce Investment Act. H.R. 9085: the Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024. H.R. 7198: the Prove It Act of 2024. H.R. 9031: the Assurance for Small Business Act of 2024. H.R. 9032: the Enhanced Regulatory Flexibility Assessment Act. H.R. 9030: the Regulatory Agenda Clarity Act. H.R. 8033: the Regulatory Transparency for Small Business Act. H.R. 9033: the LABOR Act of 2024. H.J.Res.203: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships". East and Gulf Coast ports strike negotiations, generally.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; S.567/H.R.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/H.R.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; S.5208, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/HR.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; S.J.Res.49/H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)
Client expense: $101,954 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/HR.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; S.J.Res.49/H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)
Client expense: $101,954 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the NLRB relating to a "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status" (H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Docket No.OSHA-2021-0009) Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship American Workforce Empowerment Act (H.R.329) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeship and Prevailing Wage Requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376) -- also TAX issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue Electric Vehicle Working Group -- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (also ENG, TRA and ROD issue) Employee Rights Act - H.R.2700/S.1201 Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Executive Order 14063 - Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects Executive Order on Apprenticeship Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Final Rule: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees; (Document Number: 2023-17221, RIN: 1235-AA39) Final Rule: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (Docket No. FAR-2022-0003) Final Rule: Federal Trade Commission; Noncompete Clause Rule (Document Citation 88 FR 3482; RIN: 3084-AB74) Final Rule: Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (Document Number: 2023-18514, RIN: 1545-BQ54) Final Rule: NLRB Joint-Employer Standard (Docket No. 2022-1918) Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40) Final Rule: Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (Document Number: 2023-18695; RIN: 1218-AD45) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R.1477/S.722) -- also TAX issue Gateway to Careers Act of 2023 (H.R.4721/S.2402) Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0006; RIN 1218-AD40) Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Issues related FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations (also BUD issue) Issues Related to Comprehensive Infrastructure (also SMB, BUD & TRA issue) Issues related to Davis-Bacon Requirements Issues related to Independent Contractor status Issues related to Joint Employer rule Issues related to Project Labor Agreements Issues related to Registered Apprenticeship Issues related to Right-to-Work Issues related to the Department of Labor (DOL) Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 -- labor issues Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act & National Labor Relations Act Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor Proposed Rule: National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (Document Number 2023-27851; RIN 1205-AC13) Proposed Rule: Personal Protective Equipment in Construction; (Document Number: 2023-15285; RIN: 1218-AD25) Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" (H.J.Res.147) Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) USA Workforce Tax Credit Act (H.R.1656) -- also TAX issue Workforce issues related to Broadband infrastructure Workforce issues related to installation of Electric Vehicle infrastructure in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
NLRB Joint Employer Regulations; DOL Independent Contractor Regulations; OSHA Walkaround Rule; DOL Overtime Rule; NLRB Election Procedures Rule; H.R. 842 and S. 420, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 3400, the Small Businesses Before Bureaucrats Act; H.J. Res.98 and S.J. Res 49 Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; S. 4260 and H.R. 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act; H.J.Res.147 Providing for congressional disapproval relating to Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; Reforms to the Workforce Opportunity and Investment Act
Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Susan Harwood Training Grants; Occupational Safety and Health Administration heat standard; Marijuana use and protections for workplace safety and health; Mental Health; Substance Abuse and Awareness; H.R.4897/S.2501 - Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023; Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process; H.R. 5420, Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK) to Save Lives Act; H.J.Res.147 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S.4260 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Client expense: $244,907 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 H.R. 443, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 1163/S. 1587, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 1209/S. 537, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act H.R. 5967, Unemployment Integrity Act of 2023 H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act H.R. 8028/S. 4477 Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act H.R. 8573, Union Members Right to Know Act S. 532, National Right-to-Work Act S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 S. 4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status H.J.Res. 116/S.J.Res. 63, CRA Resolution to invalidate regulation on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act H.J.Res. 147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" Draft legislation titled Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Draft legislation titled Healthy Families Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to be the Chair of the National Labor Relations Board Nomination of Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board Proposed Rule, Office of Federal Procurement Policy; Federal Acquisition Regulation: Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting; FAR Case 2023-021; Docket No. FAR-2023-021; Sequence No.1, (89 Fed. Reg. 5,843-5,854, January 30, 2024) Proposed Rule implementing incentive-based compensation related to Proposed Rule, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury (OCC); Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA); National Credit Union Administration (NCUA); and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Incentive-Based Compensation Arrangements (81 Fed. Reg. 37,670- 37,838, June 10, 2016) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295, December 21, 2023) Proposed rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (84 Fed. Reg. 14,043-14,061, April 9, 2019) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (86 Fed. Reg. 59,309-59,326, October 27, 2021) Proposed Amendments to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (87 Fed. Reg. 9,005-9,021, February 17, 2022) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA; (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees; (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842-32,973, April 26, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act (P.L. 94-435) Form Amendments; priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; East Coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; Federal Trade Commission issues: Freedom of Information Act Requests, Penalty Offense Authority, Zombie Voting, and overall direction of the Commission under Chair Lina Khan; restart notice and comment process on the proposed rulemaking for HSR filing process; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) section 19/13b authority; Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; efforts to modernize enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; efforts to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts; proposals to rein in dominant digital platforms; Robinson-Patman related policy and enforcement matters; concerns related to negative option rulemaking; concerns related to junk fees rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act; changes to the HSR merger filing rule; FTC proposed Magnuson-Moss rules; FTC UDAP related policy matters. pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257); employer work rules; joint employment; confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements; non-compete agreements; various rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); Second Chance Hiring and Reauthorization; National Labor Relations Act reform
Client expense: $13,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
ACCA opposed the expansion of the overtime exemption for white collar workers proposed by DOL and treasury. ACCA supported H.J. Res 166 which would nullify the rule. ACCA opposed the updates to safety inspections by OSHA that would allow third party representatives to be present on safety inspections without the consent of business owners. ACCA supported H.J. Res 147 which would overturn the rule. ACCA opposed the Joint Employer Rule put forward by the NLRB. ACCA supported H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 which would nullify the rule.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · second_quarter · Small Business
House H.R. 572, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. H.R. 3881, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act - support. S.J.Res.11, CRA resolution of disapproval for the EPA final rule relating to increased emissions standards for new heavy duty trucks - support. H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plan Act - support. H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act - support. H.R. 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act - support. H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act - support. H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - support. Norcross amendment (submitted as #144) to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 - oppose. H.R. 3417, FAIR Act - support. H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act - support. H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. S.J. Res. 32, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). - support. H.R. 6514, Holding Agencies Accountable Act - support. H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act - support. H.R. 7198, Prove It Act - support. H.R. 7035, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. H.J.Res. 147, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process - support. H.R. 358, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (SBRFIA) - support H.R. 8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act - oppose. H. J. RES. 129, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage rule - support. H.R. 8147, Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act - support. H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" - support Senate S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. S. 122, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. S. 954, the Affordable Insulin NOW Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. S.J.Res. 8, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions - support. S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Sus for Secretary of DOL - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 728, the Paycheck Fairness Act - oppose. S. 1664, the Healthy Families Act - oppose. Marshall amendment to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - support. S. 1869, Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act - support. S. 3167, the Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Act (MEWA Act) - support. the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 2033, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act - support. S. 3227, Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 3673, Commonsense Reporting Act - support. S. 1411, Prove It Act of 2023 - support. S. 1108, Death Tax Repeal Act - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. Extending the $7.5 million debt cap under Subchapter V of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy code - support. H.R. 1147, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - support. S. 3204, the Employer Reporting Improvement Act - support. S. 3202, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S.J. Res. 61, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify the Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) final rule imposing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations - support. S.J. Res. 58, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Energy (DOE) final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards - support. S. 4297, Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act - support. S.J. Res. 76, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage rule - support. S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" - support. S.4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act - oppose. Nomination (PN1789) of Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2029 - oppose. Testimony NFIB Statement for the Record, House Committee on Small Business, hearing titled, Under the Microscope: Examining FinCENs Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. April 30, 2024 Other Healthcare reform Joint trade letter - request for abandonment or at least postponement of DOLs anticipated overtime regulations under the FLSA Joint trade letter - support of the pending proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) investment arrangements in any civil action filed in federal court Restoration of R&D expensing (Section 174) - support. Regulatory Flexibility Act reform - support. Joint trade letter - Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the U.S. Department of Labor final rule, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations - support. Joint trade letter - H.R. 4035, Small Business Information Act - support. Joint trade letter - Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act - oppose. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Su for Secretary of Labor (DOL) - oppose. Paid leave - oppose. American Privacy Rights Act. ENABLERS Act - oppose.
Client expense: $1,261,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA21) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res.98) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA21) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res.98) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with OSHAs Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Concerns with DOLs overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20 and S. 567) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking (RIN: 3142-AA21) Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700, S. 1201) Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with the National Apprenticeship Act (S. 2122, H.R. 2851) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res. 98, S.J. Res. 49) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with blacklisting policies in federal appropriations packages Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction projects Concerns with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies Discussion on general workforce development issues facing the construction industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with NLRBs joint employer rulemaking, RIN: 3142-AA21 Concerns with OSHAs anticipated Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39). Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res. 98, S.J. Res. 49) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with the FAR Councils pay transparency notice of proposed rulemaking Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Participated in meetings and Joined House and Senate Sponsors Statement in Support upon introduction of H.R. 7664/S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act. Letter and meetings in Opposition to H.R. 468, Building Americas Health Care Workforce Act. Participated in meetings and joined Sponsors Statement in Support during reintroduction of H.R. 7929, Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024. Letter to all House and Senate offices in Opposition to the following list of Congressional Review Act Resolutions (CRAs) which threaten important worker protections: Improvements to the methodology for determining the adverse effect wage rate for agricultural workers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 59 and S.J. Res. 25) Improvements to the administration and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements for construction workers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 103) Improvements to wage and hour law enforcement by ensuring the FLSAs definition of independent contractor is consistent with economic reality, important for workers in industries with rampant misclassification, like construction (disapproved by H.J. Res. 116 and S.J. Res. 63) Improvements to labor standards for H-2A farmworkers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 134 and 135) Protections for workers retirement savings by ensuring unconflicted investment advice from fiduciaries (disapproved by H.J. Res. 142 and S.J. Res. 79) Protection of workers right to designate a walkaround representative for OSHA inspections (disapproved by H.J. Res. 147) Protection of retirement plan fiduciaries ability to properly consider climate change aspects and other costs and bad business practices of potential investments and to exercise their shareholder rights (disapproved by H.J. Res. 30 and S.J. Res. 8) Expansion of workers right to overtime pay, especially important for low-level supervisory employees (disapproved by H.J. Res. 166) Improvements to the standard for determining joint employer status under the NLRA, especially important for workers in the fast food industry (disapproved by H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 49) Vital improvements in income-driven student loan repayment, which would provide real relief to young workers severely burdened by debt (disapproved by H.J. Res. 88 and S.J. Res. 43) Encouraging the use of project labor agreements, which are a proven way of delivering cost-savings and on-time completion while ensuring stable labor relations, on large-scale federally-owned construction projects (disapproved by H.J. Res. 132) Requirements for crew sizes on trains to minimize safety risks to railroad employees (disapproved by H.J. Res. 130). Advocating for expanded labor rights protections, and on legislative issues that strengthen unions. Advocated against resolutions and bills to weaken organizing or workers' rights. Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 20/S.567 911 Saves Act (HB6319); HR 4897/S.2501, and OSHA Heat Rule; Advocating against several CRA resolutions of disapproval that would overturn agency action on behalf of workers. Advocating for judicial nominees that will uphold civil liberties, respect for the rule of law, and support constitutional rights of workers. N/A - Supported several of Biden Admin judicial nominees with experience working on behalf of workers and unions.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, all provisions; OSHA rulemakings and initiatives (i.e, worker walkaround, heat injury and illness, and warehousing National Emphasis Program); National Labor Relations Board rulemakings and decisions (i.e., joint employer and union election procedures); Registered apprenticeships and workforce development; Wage & Hour Division rulemakings (i.e., overtime); H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act, definition of joint employer; H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; H.R. 1332/S. 3947, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, all provisions; H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act, all provisions; H.J.Res.166/S.J.Res.97, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; H.J.Res.147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; S. 4260/H.R. ----, Warehouse Worker Protection Act, all provisions; PN1789, nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board; PN1790, nomination of and Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board; House FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provision preventing federal funds from being used to implement the National Labor Relations Boards joint-employer rule; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act, all provisions
Client expense: $336,474 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office