The Missouri House approved a proposal earlier this week to repeal the State's prevailing wage law. The proposal was led by GOP leaders on the grounds that they will lower project costs. However, as seen in a recent Indiana study, it may lead to lower wages and growth. The bill still needs to be … [Read more...] about Missouri House Considers Repealing Prevailing Wage Law
Oregon’s House of Representatives Passes Construction Wage Protection Bill
Oregon's House of Representatives just passed a bill that would require general contractors to pay past due wages and benefits owed to their subcontractors' employees if a valid claim is filed with the Bureau and the general contractor has not already paid the subcontractor in full. This bill is … [Read more...] about Oregon’s House of Representatives Passes Construction Wage Protection Bill
Lawsuit Filed to Recover $200,000 in Wages and Taxes on California Construction Project
The Orange County district attorney's office filed a lawsuit against a group of building companies, alleging that they failed to pay $200,000 in prevailing wages, failed to accurately report overtime hours, created false entries on weekly payroll reports, and submitted three forged apprenticeship … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed to Recover $200,000 in Wages and Taxes on California Construction Project
Research Shows Indiana’s Repeal of Prevailing Wage Law Did Not Result in Taxpayer Savings
Some representatives in Ohio are seeking the repeal of the State's prevailing wage law. But research from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute found that Indiana's repeal of the law a few years ago actually had a negative effect on wages, growth, and other factors. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Research Shows Indiana’s Repeal of Prevailing Wage Law Did Not Result in Taxpayer Savings
Ninth Circuit Court Heard Arguments on California’s Prevailing Wage Law
Non-unionized construction groups appealed the dismissal of their case against the Attorney General, Labor Commissioner, and DIR Director, which challenged the constitutionality of an amendment to the State's wage law. SB 954 allows employers who make payments to an "industry advancement fund" … [Read more...] about Ninth Circuit Court Heard Arguments on California’s Prevailing Wage Law
Complaint Filed Against Federal Contractor for Misclassification
A complaint has been filed with the Department of Labor against federal contractor General Dynamics Information Technology for misclassifying their call center workers. This has allegedly resulted in $100 million in back wages. The complaint was brought by the union, Communications … [Read more...] about Complaint Filed Against Federal Contractor for Misclassification