New York business groups are calling on the state to reform its prevailing wage law in order to reduce increasing project costs. However, they will likely meet with resistance from the Governor and Democratic Assembly. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New York’s Business Council Seeks Reform on Prevailing Wage Law
New York Cracks Down on Construction Wage Theft
New York collected more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages from construction companies who either issued bad checks or failed to pay the prevailing wage. Over 400 construction workers were impacted. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New York Cracks Down on Construction Wage Theft
New Prevailing Wage Law in Portland
The City of Portland will require contractors working on new developments that receive tax breaks to pay their employees a prevailing wage. However, they will not be required to participate in the state or federal apprenticeship programs. Click here for more information: … [Read more...] about New Prevailing Wage Law in Portland