The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements. 

Form I-9 still valid despite expiration date Email
Monday, April 04, 2016 02:00 AM

Form I-9Form I-9 is Employment Eligibility Verification required by the Department of Homeland Security. The current form has an expiration date of March 31, 2016. But on March 31, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that despite the expiration date, this version of the form will remain current until a new version is released.

USCIS has proposed changes to the form as well as a new “smart” form. On March 28, they invited public comments on the most recent proposed changes. Further changes may be made after the public comment period ends April 27.

Until a new form is issued, employers should continue to use the current Form I-9 for new hires.

For updates on this issue, subscribe to the LAB or visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central.

 
OSHA final rule aims to curb silicosis Email
Thursday, March 31, 2016 02:00 AM


Recently, the
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to aimed at curbing lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

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H-2B update for March 29, 2016 Email
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 02:00 AM

 

H-2B visa program updateUSCIS has updated/clarified their guidance regarding the H-2B visa program following meetings between USCIS and the agent community and the House Judiciary Committee regarding issues involving the RFEs and denials on issues (including seasonal/peakload need). Find the updated guidance at the following web addresses:

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2b-non-agricultural-workers/h-2b-clarifying-guidance

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2b-temporary-non-agricultural-workers

Additionally, the following notice was made yesterday, extending the emergency procedures initiative for the H-2B processing delays:

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DOL overtime rule changes under review Email
Thursday, March 24, 2016 02:00 AM

 

overtime rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) has sent their final overtime rule changes to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These changes will determine which of your employees are eligible for overtime pay. The revision to the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations is expected to affect millions of employees currently considered exempt from overtime, requiring them to be reclassified as nonexempt and eligible for overtime pay.

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2016 ELITE Awards presented by ALCC Email
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 07:00 AM

 

The ELITE AwardsOn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, ALCC presented The ELITE Awards, which recognize Colorado landscape companies and individuals who Elevate the Landscape Industry Through Excellence.

The awards were given at a happy hour ceremony at Mile High Station in Denver. The event featured a gallery of photos of the finalists, a selfie station, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and stories about some of the best work done to improve the built environment in Colorado. Guests mingled among posters that highlighted the beauty and the hard work that The ELITEs celebrate.

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