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Last week Federal Judge Frederick Motz dismissed all claims against 65 Maryland companies, most of which were landscape related businesses. The employers were named in a class action brought by H-2B visa guest workers regarding their ability to receive supplemental prevailing wages. Claims against the Department of Labor were also dismissed. In March 2013, a […]
NALP continues to actively work to mitigate the impact of the Department of Laborās new rules on overtime pay. The new regulations are scheduled to begin on December 1 of this year, but we are still working with others to gain congressional intervention to prevent the overtime requirements from going into effect. Our main means […]
The first two weeks of June have brought considerable activity on H-2B, and in particular the fate of the returning worker exemption for 2017. Last week, NALP and our H-2B Workforce Coalition allies successfully advocated for language inĀ the Senate version of the 2017 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bills. The relief includes […]
Will the new pollinator protection bill in Maryland mean more business for landscape professionals? If people follow the advice of Maryland Farm Bureau President Chuck Fry the answer is “yes.” In a recent guest column to the MyEasternShoreMD.com, Fry questions the efficacy of Maryland’s new pollinator protection act and recommends that homeowners contact a landscape […]
The Department of Labor issued its Final Rule to update overtime regulations. The 508 page Overtime Rule does not apply to hourly workers, but still may create additional financial and administrative burdens for many landscape professionals. Ā Here are a few of the highlights: The new salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions […]
Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National Honey Bee Disease Survey. The findings reveal some alarming patterns, but clearly indicate that the frequency of varroa mite infestation is far higher than previous […]
The 2016 state legislative cycle has been marked by a significant number of states examining the issue of pollinator health. Multiple states have already established Pollinator Protection Task Forces, announced plans to release studies on issues impacting pollinator health, or considered legislation designed to protect our nationās pollinator population. As many states look to conclude […]
Meeting in person with elected officials and/or legislative staff is the most effective means of political advocacy. Here are some important “do’s” and “don’ts” to ensure that your lobbying meeting is successful and effective.
LastĀ Thursday, a federal appeals court stood by its decision that challenges to the Obama administration’s controversial water rule belong with it, rather than having to first go through district courts. The Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied petitions, NALP and other industry groups, states, and property rights activists opposing the Waters of […]
NALP and its allies are diligently working to gain Congressional support for much needed H-2B relief.Ā As part of our lobbying effort, the H-2B Workforce Coalition, which is co-chaired by NALP, has turned to Representative Billy Long (R-MO) who has agreed to circulate a letter to House DHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Carter and Ranking Member […]
