- 2020-11.23 _ Rest Periods/Breaks
- We often deal with grievances regarding a failure to take breaks on the jobsite. In many instances, it was the employees on site, working with their on-site supervisor, who all decide to forego their breaks so they can leave early, avoiding traffic. This article reminds everyone of their obligations regarding rest periods/breaks, regardless of whether the employer or their representatives (Foreman or Superintendent) condone the activity.
- 2021-11.15 _ Overtime
- Each collectively bargained agreement negotiated by NECA and IBEW has provisions concerning overtime. To compliment the information in the attached article, we have put together a helpful spreadsheet highlighting the different overtime/double time provisions in the agreements.
- 2022-05.16 _ Grievances
- Each collectively bargained agreement has a different set of grievance procedures, but the key thing to note is that if the Union brings forth a grievance, remember NorCal NECA represents you and your business! Please contact us if you receive a grievance from the Union.
- 2022-08.08 _ Subletting Clause
- This article is a friendly reminder that every collectively bargained agreement between NECA and the IBEW has a section concerning the subletting or sub-contracting to non-union employers. Subletting is Category One Language, meaning that the language must be inserted into each Inside Agreement between the IBEW and NECA, verbatim.
- 2024-01.31 _ Navigating Incentive Pay, Per Diems and Overtime
- Often, employers use per diems, incentive pay, or other forms of payment to attract workers to a project. Recently, this practice has attracted the attention of the Department of Labor (DOL) and resulted in unfavorable findings for the employers involved. When attempting to determine the reason for the findings, the focus seems to land on the per diem and/or incentive payments. However, the culprit is the employee’s regular rate of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- 2024-02.23 _ Navigating Mandatory, Permissive & Illegal Subjects of Bargaining
- Collective bargaining isn’t just a handshake deal – it’s a carefully strategized journey down a nuanced highway with three distinct lanes: Mandatory, Permissive, and Illegal. Navigating these lanes effectively means understanding their boundaries and how they impact the relationships of the parties during negotiations.
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