For the second time in six months, one of the largest contractors in Pennsylvania is being sued. This time, it's a class action lawsuit based on a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which resulted in prevailing wage workers being short-changed in their profit-sharing and … [Read more...] about Large Contractor in PA Sued Again for Wage Theft
State of Michigan to Reinstate Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the state will reinstate the prevailing wage requirement (previously repealed in June 2018) for construction projects. This will require state contractors to pay certain wages for various classifications. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about State of Michigan to Reinstate Prevailing Wage Law
Los Angeles Introduces LGBTQQ+ Certification to CBE Program
Los Angeles County has introduced the LGBTQQ+ certification status to its Community Business Enterprise (CBE) program--which helps businesses owned by certain economically and socially disadvantaged groups be more engaged in opportunities to compete for County contracts. See here for more … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Introduces LGBTQQ+ Certification to CBE Program
DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employment. Employers can earn tax credits ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 if they hire eligible jobseekers in targeted groups, such as … [Read more...] about DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
House Committee Voting on Clean Energy Tax Credits
The House Ways and Means Committee is voting this week on tax incentives for clean energy, including a proposal on an expanded credit for electric vehicles that would give automakers using prevailing wage jobs an additional $4,000 per vehicle credit. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about House Committee Voting on Clean Energy Tax Credits
NY Governor Signs 4 Bills to Protect Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed four pieces of legislation aimed towards protecting workers--including A.3350-A/S.2766-C, which makes contractors on construction projects jointly liable for wages owed to employees of their subcontractors. In addition, S.6350-A/A.7434-A requires the payment of … [Read more...] about NY Governor Signs 4 Bills to Protect Workers