Twenty-seven states saw or will see minimum wage increases in 2023 with the majority of the states having already implemented them on Jan. 1. See link below for the updated minimum wages in each state: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state … [Read more...] about Increase in State Minimum Wages
IRS Publishes Guidance on the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements
The IRS just issued guidance on how taxpayers can satisfy the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for enhanced tax benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about IRS Publishes Guidance on the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Prevailing Wage Amendments
The Washington Supreme Court upheld amendments to the state's prevailing wage statute that ties the wage rate to the highest collective bargaining statute in each separate county. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court Upholds Prevailing Wage Amendments
Judge Rules Michigan Can Implement Prevailing Wage Policy
The Michigan Court ruled that the State's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) did not violate the law when it implemented its prevailing wage policy. Back in July, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) filed a lawsuit against the State arguing that DTMB could … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Michigan Can Implement Prevailing Wage Policy
1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
The New York City Comptroller's Office announced this week that more than 1,300 employees from companies that worked on city-funded projects are owed a total $2.8 million in unpaid wages. They have set up a list of workers entitled to unclaimed wages on the comptroller's website. See here for … [Read more...] about 1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
The Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts cited 100 construction companies for violating state labor laws, which resulted in over $30 million in restitution for more than 850 workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022