The U.S. Department of Labor published some guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. The … [Read more...] about DOL Issues Guidance on the FFCRA
NYC School Contractor Owes $1.5 Million in Wages
The Queens District Attorney announced that an electrical contracting company owes its workers more than $1.5 million in wages for city school projects. They did not pay prevailing wages and submitted fake payrolls for 4 years. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC School Contractor Owes $1.5 Million in Wages
Massachusetts Governor to Increase Contracts for MWBEs
Governor Baker filed legislation to increase the share of state contracts going to minority- and women-owned businesses. Specifically, he would increase the dollar amount for contracts at which subcontractors can participate without meeting state certification and bonding requirements. See … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor to Increase Contracts for MWBEs
Two Florida Contractors Ordered to Pay Wages in Violation of Davis-Bacon Act
Two Florida contractors falsified certified payroll records and failed to pay overtime on a West Palm Beach project--resulting in $175K in back pay. One contractor is now banned from bidding on federal contracts for the next three years. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Two Florida Contractors Ordered to Pay Wages in Violation of Davis-Bacon Act
Illinois Developer Ordered to Pay Over $1.1 Million
Developer in Illinois was ordered to pay over $1.1 million back to workers for failing to meet state prevailing wage laws for a 2018 construction project. The action was brought by the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, and this result is the biggest payback reward in the union's … [Read more...] about Illinois Developer Ordered to Pay Over $1.1 Million
Contractor in Savannah, GA to Pay Over $220K for Labor Violations
A contractor on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project was charged by the DOL to pay over $220,000 for violating the Davis-Bacon Act (due to employee misclassification) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Contractor in Savannah, GA to Pay Over $220K for Labor Violations