* DC - Trucking groups make push for Federal Law on driver rules. Democratics lawmakers oppose a provision that would make it harder for drivers to sue for back pay under state laws
-- The trucking industry is stepping up efforts to pass legislation that would curb the ability of states to regulate the business and make it harder for drivers to sue their employers for back pay... The trucking industry has been battling states for the last several years, especially in California and Washington, over how far the states can go in regulating how truck drivers are paid and how often they must rest. Several states require employers to pay employees for time spent waiting to load and unload, while most trucking companies pay drivers by the mile, or what’s known as a piece rate... In recent years, thousands of truck drivers have sued the large trucking companies that employ them, claiming in class action cases they are owed back pay for time spent refueling, taking meal and rest breaks or loading shipments... The language in the aviation bill being considered would likely halt lawsuits for back pay brought by drivers in California. A similar provision, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Denham (R., Calif.) was included in the House version of the highway funding bill, but was dropped from the final version before it was passed and then signed into law by President Barack Obama in December... State lawmakers and plaintiffs’ lawyers say the issue is about fair pay and that state labor laws must be followed on top of federal instate commerce statutes...
(PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS - One Democratic lawmakers, Pete DeFazio of Oregon, has already said the aviation bill that includes the trucking language is “a non-starter") -- Washington, DC, USA - The WSJ, by ROBBIE WHELAN - Feb. 19, 2016Labels: HOS debates, rules and regulations, trucking industry news USA
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