Two Florida contractors falsified certified payroll records and failed to pay overtime on a West Palm Beach project--resulting in $175K in back pay. One contractor is now banned from bidding on federal contracts for the next three years. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Two Florida Contractors Ordered to Pay Wages in Violation of Davis-Bacon Act
Illinois Developer Ordered to Pay Over $1.1 Million
Developer in Illinois was ordered to pay over $1.1 million back to workers for failing to meet state prevailing wage laws for a 2018 construction project. The action was brought by the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, and this result is the biggest payback reward in the union's … [Read more...] about Illinois Developer Ordered to Pay Over $1.1 Million
Contractor in Savannah, GA to Pay Over $220K for Labor Violations
A contractor on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project was charged by the DOL to pay over $220,000 for violating the Davis-Bacon Act (due to employee misclassification) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Contractor in Savannah, GA to Pay Over $220K for Labor Violations
St. Louis Adopts Prevailing Wage
St. Louis Mayor signs ordinance to require prevailing wages for workers on all projects that receive incentives from the city. See here for more information: https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/mayor-krewson-signs-city-prevailing-wage-ordinance … [Read more...] about St. Louis Adopts Prevailing Wage
No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
Self-certification for women owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women owned small business (EDWOSB) under the SBA will no loner be available this year. For companies already certified, there will be special rules. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
St. Louis, MO Votes for Prevailing Wages
The Board in St. Louis, MO voted to apply prevailing wages on big construction projects in the area. The higher wages would apply to projects worth more than $1 million that are receiving public money. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about St. Louis, MO Votes for Prevailing Wages