New York City Councilman Ben Kallos is reintroducing a bill that would require all construction workers to get paid the prevailing wage on any projects getting city subsidies. This would expand the prevailing wage requirement from just projects built under a direct government contract to also … [Read more...] about New York City Introduces Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Requirement
Washington State Proposes New Bill to Penalize Employers for Not Paying Prevailing Wages
Washington State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, announces his 2019 legislative agenda, which includes a bill that enables the state to penalize employers for not paying their workers the prevailing wage, even if the wages have been paid back to the employees before the State has taken action. If … [Read more...] about Washington State Proposes New Bill to Penalize Employers for Not Paying Prevailing Wages
New Jersey Senate Passes Bill To Allow Stop-Work Orders Against Employers Who Violate Prevailing Wage Law
New Jersey Senate Bill, S-2557, which permits the issuance of stop-work orders against an employer if that employer has paid a worker less than the prevailing wage, cleared the Senate by a vote of 38-1. If employer does not stop work after the the order is issued, the commissioner can access a … [Read more...] about New Jersey Senate Passes Bill To Allow Stop-Work Orders Against Employers Who Violate Prevailing Wage Law
DOL Performing Wage Survey in North Carolina
The DOL is gathering data from employers on wages paid to construction workers from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018 in 46 North Carolina counties. Participation is voluntary, but the data will be used to establish updated prevailing wage rates for the Davis-Bacon Act. See here for more … [Read more...] about DOL Performing Wage Survey in North Carolina
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Shows Rising Construction Costs
After reviewing the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Associated Builders and Contractors found that prices for inputs to construction have increased (after a decrease in August that is now deemed an anomaly). The trade association said, "nonresidential contractors should continue to expect … [Read more...] about U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Shows Rising Construction Costs
Denver Interested in Increasing Minimum Wage to $15/Hour
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is interested in increasing the minimum wage from the current minimum of $10.20 to $15.00 an hour. The wage would apply to city employees, as well other people who work in the city, including contractors who are already subject to a prevailing wage requirement. See … [Read more...] about Denver Interested in Increasing Minimum Wage to $15/Hour