To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

Client expense: $90,800 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116; S. 3792 - Technology Workforce Framework Act

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - 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"

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.267- The CAB Trucking Restrictions Act; H.R. 3013 / S. 1649 - The LICENSE Act; H.R.3408 - The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act; H.R.6655 - The Stronger Workforce for America Act; H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act; S.4074 - The Veterans Transition to Trucking Act; H.R.5914 Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act; Public Law No: 118-95 - S. 656 / H.R. 2830 - Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023; H.R. 1200/S.532 -The National Right-to-Work Act; H.R. 2700 / S. 1201 - Employee Rights Act; H.R.4957 - The Department of Labor Succession Act; H.R.5513/S.3018 - The Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R. 7367 - the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; S.2727 - The Advice and Consent Act; H.R. 837 - the Senator Elizbeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act; H.R. 20 / S. 567 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 8639 / S. 4260 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act; and S. 5208 - a bill to establish protections for warehouse workers. S.Res 827 - A resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week". Other workforce and labor issues included Hours of Service reform, Independent Contractors, Truck Driver Shortages, Veteran Employment Training Act, the NLRB, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Independent contractor status -the Modern Worker Empowerment Act HR 5513, the PRO Act HR 20/S 567, the Employee Rights Act, the Department of Labor's Rule on Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA and accompanying CRA resolution of disapproval; SEC Regulation Best Interest; payments to ensemble practices; the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (HR 500, S 1481); regulation by enforcement; the Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule and accompanying CRA resolution of disapproval

Client expense: $246,202 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - 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"

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116; S. 3792 - Technology Workforce Framework Act

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - 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"

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.267- The CAB Trucking Restrictions Act; S. 656 / H.R. 2830 - Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023; H.R. 3013 / S. 1649 - The LICENSE Act; H.R.3408 - The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act; H.R.6655 - The Stronger Workforce for America Act; H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act; S.4074 - The Veterans Transition to Trucking Act; H.R. 1200/S.532 -The National Right-to-Work Act; H.R.4957 - The Department of Labor Succession Act; H.R.5513/S.3018 - The Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R. 7367 - the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; S.2727 - The Advice and Consent Act; H.R. 837 - the Senator Elizbeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act; H.R. 8638 / S.4260 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act; and H.R.5914 Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act. H.J. Res. 98 - 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". Other workforce and labor issues included Hours of Service reform, Independent Contractors, Truck Driver Shortages, Veteran Employment Training Act, the NLRB, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

Independent contractor status -the Modern Worker Empowerment Act HR 5513, the PRO Act HR 20/S 567, the Employee Rights Act, the Department of Labor's Rule on Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA and accompanying CRA resolution of disapproval; SEC Regulation Best Interest; payments to ensemble practices; the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (HR 500, S 1481); regulation by enforcement; the Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule and accompanying CRA resolution of disapproval

Client expense: $246,202 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116

Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

Independent contractor status -the Modern Worker Empowerment Act HR 5513, the PRO Act HR 20/S 567, the Employee Rights Act, the Department of Labor's Rule on Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA;SEC Regulation Best Interest; payments to ensemble practices; the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (HR 500, S 1481); regulation by enforcement; the Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule

Client expense: $243,804 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R.3408 - The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act; H.R.6655 - The Stronger Workforce for America Act; S.4074 - The Veterans Transition to Trucking Act; H.R.5513/S.3018 - The Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R.4957 - The Department of Labor Succession Act; S.2727 - The Advice and Consent Act; H.R.1200/S.532 -The National Right-to-Work Act; H.R.20/S.567- The PRO Act; H.R.267- The CAB Trucking Restrictions Act; H.R.2872 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to FMCSA younger drivers apprenticeship pilot program; S. 656 / H.R. 2830 - Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023; H.R. 7367 - the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; S. 4823 / 6359 - Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act; H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act; H.J. Res 116 / S. 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"; and H.J. Res. 98 - 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". Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NPRM - Amendments to the Commercial Drivers License Requirements; Increased Flexibility for Testing and for Drivers After Passing the Skills Test Department of Labor Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Issues related to Nomination of Julie Su, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary. Other workforce and labor issues included Hours of Service reform, Independent Contractors, Truck Driver Shortages, Veteran Employment Training Act, the NLRB, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Educated members of Congress on the negative impact the PRO Act (H.R.20/S.567) would have on the vehicle supplier industry. OSHA "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" proposed rulemaking. U.S. Department of Labors proposed changes to the regulations governing the white collar employee exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). H.R. 2700 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 2825 - Save Local Business Act

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (E.O. 14110 of Oct 30, 2023) S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - 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"

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.5513, Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R.7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.3947, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act; Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Comments on Proposed Rule "Defining & Delimiting the Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees;" NLRB Cemex Decision; OSHA's Anticipated Regulations on Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor & Indoor Work Settings; S.J.Res.49/H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; 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)

Client expense: $126,007 · Firm income: Not reported

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

Independent contractor status -the Modern Worker Empowerment Act HR 5513, the PRO Act HR 20/S 567, the Employee Rights Act, the Department of Labor's Rule on Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA;SEC Regulation Best Interest; payments to ensemble practices; the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (HR 500, S 1481); regulation by enforcement; the Department of Labor's Proposed Retirement Security Rule

Client expense: $240,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Educated members of Congress on the negative impact the PRO Act (H.R.20/S.567) would have on the vehicle supplier industry. OSHA "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" proposed rulemaking. U.S. Department of Labors proposed changes to the regulations governing the white collar employee exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). H.R. 2700 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 2825 - Save Local Business Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

Client expense: $55,600 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.2700/S.1201 - Employee Rights Act; Provisions related to labor, tax and benefits Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) FTC Policy Statement on Enforcement Related to Gig Work (Matter No. P227600) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions Matters related to Department of Labor nominations Request for Information: Automated Worker Surveillance and Management (OSTP-TECH-2023-0004-0002) Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (E.O. 14110 of Oct 30, 2023)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2700 Employee Rights Act - ALL H.R. 5513 Modern Worker Empowerment Act - ALL H.R. 2826 Save Local Business Act - ALL

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2700 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act - Correspondence with United States House of Representatives in support of the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700), the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826), and the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 5513); research relating thereto. Correspondence with United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in general support of Congressional efforts to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards final Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rule via the Congressional Review Act; research relating thereto.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 Modern Worker Empowerment Act

Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; H.R.2700, Employee Rights Act; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.3400, Small Businesses Before Bureaucrats Act; H.R.5513, Modern Worker Empowerment Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.728, Paycheck Fairness; S.1664, Health Families Act; Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Comments on Proposed Rule "Defining & Delimiting the Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees;" NLRB Cemex Decision; OSHA's Anticipated Regulations on Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor & Indoor Work Settings

Client expense: $64,788 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE

H.R.2700/S.1201 - Employee Rights Act; Provisions related to labor, tax and benefits Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) FTC Policy Statement on Enforcement Related to Gig Work (Matter No. P227600) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions Matters related to Department of Labor nominations Request for Information: Automated Worker Surveillance and Management (OSTP-TECH-2023-0004-0002)

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

Educated members of Congress on the negative impact the PRO Act (H.R.20/S.567) would have on the vehicle supplier industry. OSHA "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" proposed rulemaking. U.S. Department of Labors proposed changes to the regulations governing the white collar employee exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). H.R. 2700 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 2825 - Save Local Business Act

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.781 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes. (Drew Ferguson, R-GA-3) S.379 - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prevent employers from using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.1177 - To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) S.567 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Bernie Sanders, I-VT) H.R.5513 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes. (Elise Stefanik, R-NY-21)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-complete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 Modern Worker Empowerment Act

Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

Independent contractor status -the Modern Worker Empowerment Act HR 5513, the PRO Act HR 20/S 567, the Employee Rights Act, the Department of Labor's Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification under the FLSA;SEC Regulation Best Interest; payments to ensemble practices; the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (HR 500, S 1481); regulation by enforcement

Client expense: $239,170 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)