Section 3 & Labor Standards

Description:

This training covers two areas PHAs often struggle with. This training will focus on ensuring compliance with the Section 3 standards took effect November 2020, as well as compliance with complex Labor Standard regulations. Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that promotes local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. The Section 3 program required recipients of certain HUD financial assistance to provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for low or very-low-income residents. We will also review labor standards, including Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, contract work hours, and other laws and regulations your PHA needs to comply with.

Objectives:

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

· Recall the latest provisions of Section 3 standards and reporting

· Implement a Section 3 program that complies with all Federal laws and requirements

· Identify the Section 3 requirements associated with the use of Federal funds

· Develop a Section 3 action/implementation plan

· Review information on required record keeping, compliant processing, and resolution for labor standards and Section 3

· Operationalize methodologies to ensure contractor compliance

· Learn of the best practices of other agencies in the industry

Who should attend?

· Executive Directors

· Chief Executive Officers

· Chief Finance Officers

· Modernization and Construction Managers

· Procurement staff