AB 675 and SB 424 would provide tax credits for small businesses to support up to 3,000 eligible unhoused individuals. It would provide job training and career advancement opportunities at or above the jurisdiction’s prevailing wage. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Bills Introduced for California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit
Nevada Proposes Bill to Raise Prevailing Wage Threshold
Some lawmakers in Nevada are urging for the passing of a bill that would raise the prevailing wage threshold for qualifying projects from $100,000 to $250,000. Unions are currently in opposition of the bill. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Nevada Proposes Bill to Raise Prevailing Wage Threshold
Ohio House Introduces Bill to Loosen Prevailing Wage Laws
A new bill has been introduced in the House to loosen Ohio's prevailing wage laws. Among other things, the bill would allow local governments, colleges/universities, and other entities to opt out of prevailing wage rules. It would also increase the threshold for qualifying projects from $250,000 … [Read more...] about Ohio House Introduces Bill to Loosen Prevailing Wage Laws
Subcontractor to Pay Over $500K in Settlement for Prevailing Wage Claims
A construction company has agreed to pay $561,411.72 in a settlement with the United States over claims that it paid its workers significantly less than the prevailing wage, but submitted falsified payroll records to make it seem as if the prevailing wage had been paid. See here for more … [Read more...] about Subcontractor to Pay Over $500K in Settlement for Prevailing Wage Claims
NJ Bill to Establish Prevailing Wage for Airport and Train Workers
The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee passed the "Healthy Terminals Act" to establish a prevailing wage (and corresponding benefits) for workers at the Newark Liberty International Airport and the adjacent train station. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NJ Bill to Establish Prevailing Wage for Airport and Train Workers
NJ Company Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Back Wages
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development assessed approximately $2.75 million in back wages, penalties, and fees against Three Sons Restoration LLC for prevailing wage violations. $1.2 million will be paid to workers. The company has also been cited for records violations … [Read more...] about NJ Company Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Back Wages