A district court in Illinois found that periodic inspection and/or testing of fire or security alarm equipment and systems is NOT subject to the Prevailing Wage Act. However, software programming done on site as part of installing a fire or security system WOULD be subject tothe … [Read more...] about New Decision Says Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fire or Security Systems NOT Subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Earlier this month, San Diego County adopted the Working Families Ordinance, which requires contractors for construction projects on county land to pay prevailing wages on projects over $1 million. It also provides additional protections for workers on county-leased land. See here for more … [Read more...] about San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget
As of March 1, 2022, Michigan state contractors and subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages on construction-based contracts issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The State's website provides additional guidance. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget
White House Completes Review of Proposal to Update Davis-Bacon Act
The White House has completed its review of the US DOL's proposal that would "update and modernize" the Davis-Bacon Act--particularly as it will be applied on federally funded infrastructure projects. The rule will likely be released to the public in the very near future. See here for more … [Read more...] about White House Completes Review of Proposal to Update Davis-Bacon Act
Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
As of January 30, 2022, some federal contractors now have a minimum wage of $15/hour. This increase comes as part of President Biden's Executive Order 14026. See here for more information: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/save-the-date-federal-contractors-to-5278406/ … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
US DOL Filed Suit for Over $3.3 Million Against Federal Contractor
The US Department of Labor filed suit against a federal contractor (who was responsible for removing poultry waste at 88 Iowa sites) for labor violations. Specifically, 3,964 employees were owed prevailing wages, overtime, and fringe benefits totaling over $3.3 million. See here for more … [Read more...] about US DOL Filed Suit for Over $3.3 Million Against Federal Contractor