What Will 2024 Bring?
Department of Labor Will Bring the Heat 2024 will see expanded enforcement actions by the Department of Labor, as federal officials focus much of their attention on the construction industry. Resources continue to pour into infrastructure projects thanks to federal and state funding initiatives, leading enforcement agencies and regulators to scrutinize employers to ensure their wage and hour policies, compensation practices and federal contracts are in compliance with all applicable laws. Labor Activity Will Remain High We’ll also see an increased emphasis on grassroots labor organizing activities by the various trade unions, including the Carpenters and Laborers unions. This means you can expect to experience an increased use of strikes as part of the negotiation process and use of state laws – like wage theft statutes – to pressure construction employers into signing union agreements.
AI Focus Automation Will Smooth the Way
AI will increasingly be used to monitor and ensure compliance with workplace laws in 2024 and beyond. By analyzing project safety data, and time and payroll records, AI systems can evaluate working conditions and detect potential violations – such as excessive working hours, unsafe working conditions, or underpayment of wages – and alert employers. The same holds true for optimizing workforce allocation. By analyzing project needs, worker skills, and availability, AI can help construction employers ensure appropriate working hours and overtime, compliant meal and rest periods, all while maximizing productivity. Predictive Analysis for Contracting and Subcontracting AI can aid construction employers when analyzing risks associated with contracting and subcontracting – particularly when it comes to ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. AI systems can predict potential trouble spots with subcontractors, such as their history of labor violations, wage and hour complaints, and safety issues, helping employers make informed decisions about who they choose to work with.
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