President Biden is issuing an Executive Oder to expand registered apprenticeships in the federal workforce by encouraging agencies to provide preferences for hiring on projects. The goal is to expand training pathways to good-paying jobs. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Executive Order to Increase Use of Apprenticeships
Michigan’s New Prevailing Wage Act Will Impact Charter School Construction Projects
Michigan’s new Prevailing Wage for State Projects Act recently became effective on February 13, 2024. That means charter construction projects (which are usually funded by the State) will now be subject to prevailing wage requirements. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Michigan’s New Prevailing Wage Act Will Impact Charter School Construction Projects
US DOL Recovers Over $1.2 Million for Prevailing Wage and Overtime Violations on Wisconsin Project
After an investigation, the US Department of Labor found that 21 companies were violating wage laws on a federally-funded construction project in Wisconsin. Over $1.2 million is being recovered for 142 construction workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about US DOL Recovers Over $1.2 Million for Prevailing Wage and Overtime Violations on Wisconsin Project
Lawsuit Filed to Strike Down New Prevailing Wages
A construction trade group filed a lawsuit earlier this week to strike down the DOL's new rule to boost wages for workers on federally funded infrastructure projects. They claim that the rule violates the Davis-Bacon Act by allowing wage rates to be set at a higher level than actual prevailing … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed to Strike Down New Prevailing Wages
Final Rule for Davis-Bacon Act Now In Effect
On October 23, 2023, the USDOL announced that the final rule modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act regulations have been officially implemented. The changes provide greater clarity for contractors and improves the department’s ability to administer and enforce the labor standards. See here for more … [Read more...] about Final Rule for Davis-Bacon Act Now In Effect
New Proposed Regulations about Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Under the IRA
The US Treasury and the IRS recently released proposed regulations that would provide more clarity on how taxpayers can satisfy prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on certain clean energy projects under the Inflation Reduction Act. It also specifically addresses recordkeeping and … [Read more...] about New Proposed Regulations about Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Under the IRA