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
NYC Returns $7.5 Million to 400 City Employees
Earlier this week, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer announced that his office (which enforces prevailing wage laws) has returned $7.5 million in stolen wages to 400 workers since March 2020 (the beginning of the pandemic). See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Returns $7.5 Million to 400 City Employees
California Supreme Court Rejects Expansion of the Types of Work for Which Prevailing Wages Apply
Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled on two cases in favor of the employer as it pertains to prevailing wages. First, the court ruled that "public work" is limited to work on fixed structures. And second, the court ruled that work done for a construction project is covered ONLY if it … [Read more...] about California Supreme Court Rejects Expansion of the Types of Work for Which Prevailing Wages Apply
Pennsylvania Contractor Ordered to Pay $20 Million in Restitution
Contractor pleaded no contest to four theft counts and agreed to pay restitution of over $20 million. It was alleged that the company illegally diverted retirement contributions (pension funds and other benefits) meant for workers subject to prevailing wage laws on government projects. See here … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Contractor Ordered to Pay $20 Million in Restitution
US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August
Per the DOL, due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be hosting virtual Prevailing Wage Seminars in 2021. Attendance is free, but registration is required. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/seminars … [Read more...] about US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August