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Highlights2023-12-08T14:12:58+00:00

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"The start of my sophomore year began as normal; the arboriculture class had been reviewing ...past material to brush up on our skills and safety knowledge before jumping into hands-on education. But when a question related to our brand-new Vermeer skid steer came up, it became apparent we were not going to be able to use it. This was due to a change in the law in Chapter 74 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which establishes the rules under which vocational-technical education is run in the state. The change in the law caused students to lose permission from the state to use hoisting equipment.

The change required students to have a hoisting license before operating any hoisting machinery at all, whereas before, it only applied to derricks, cableways, cranes, elevators and similar equipment, the really large stuff. This has been a problem, since you can’t get a hoisting license unless you are at least 18 years old. Only some senior students are 18. This renders our expensive machinery mostly useless to students for the time being."

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Closing out Women's History Month with pride and celebration, we would like to shine a ...spotlight on the remarkable women who volunteer their time as part of the Board of Directors. Their dedication, vision, and resilience not only shapes our organization, but inspires generations to come.

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DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule in Effect

On March 11, 2024, the Department of ...Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's (WHD) final rule for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became effective. The final rule rescinds DOL’s 2021 regulation that was published at the end of the Trump Administration and establishes a new test to determine worker classification.

The implications of this shift are substantial for tree care employers who use contract workers. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors carries significant liability under the FLSA, which include paying owed wages and overtime, liquidated damages, and attorneys’ fees. TCIA urges employers who rely on contract workers, including climbers, trainers, and CDL truck drivers, to carefully consider the impact of this rulemaking.

For any questions regarding the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule: http://advocacy.tcia.org/contact

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The Arborist Safety Training Institute (ASTI), as part of the Tree Care Industry Association ...Foundation, provides grants to help fund half or full-day tree care safety training workshops that can be presented locally and at a reasonable cost to participants.

By applying for a grant to host a workshop, you can bring quality training to working arborists who will take their safety seriously, help minimize deaths and injuries and promote overall workforce safety critical for the tree care industry.

Submit grant applications by APRIL 1ST, to qualify for our next quarterly grant application review period.

Apply today at http://TCIA.ORG/ASTI

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