The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee passed the "Healthy Terminals Act" to establish a prevailing wage (and corresponding benefits) for workers at the Newark Liberty International Airport and the adjacent train station. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NJ Bill to Establish Prevailing Wage for Airport and Train Workers
NJ Company Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Back Wages
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development assessed approximately $2.75 million in back wages, penalties, and fees against Three Sons Restoration LLC for prevailing wage violations. $1.2 million will be paid to workers. The company has also been cited for records violations and … [Read more...] about NJ Company Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Back Wages
Federal Contractor Ordered to Pay $293K for Prevailing Wage Violation
The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered URS Federal Services, a military contractor, to pay their workers $293,051 in back wages and fringe benefits for violating prevailing wage law on a Nevada project. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Federal Contractor Ordered to Pay $293K for Prevailing Wage Violation
President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Prevailing Wages
President Biden has taken executive action to tackle multiple issues, including the commitment to create good-paying union jobs. Part of his order directs agencies to apply and strictly enforce the prevailing wage and benefit guidelines of the Davis Bacon and other acts and encourage Project Labor … [Read more...] about President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Prevailing Wages
Department of Labor to Increase Prevailing Wages for Foreign Workers
The DOL recently published a new final rule to increase the minimum wage paid to foreign workers when sponsored for an H-1B visa or green card. The increase will become effective July 2021. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Department of Labor to Increase Prevailing Wages for Foreign Workers
Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
As of January 1 this year, the minimum wage has increased in many states, as well as a number of counties and cities. See link below for details on exact wages in order to remain in compliance with state and local … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increases Across the US