The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered URS Federal Services, a military contractor, to pay their workers $293,051 in back wages and fringe benefits for violating prevailing wage law on a Nevada project. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Federal Contractor Ordered to Pay $293K for Prevailing Wage Violation
President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Prevailing Wages
President Biden has taken executive action to tackle multiple issues, including the commitment to create good-paying union jobs. Part of his order directs agencies to apply and strictly enforce the prevailing wage and benefit guidelines of the Davis Bacon and other acts and encourage Project Labor … [Read more...] about President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Prevailing Wages
Department of Labor to Increase Prevailing Wages for Foreign Workers
The DOL recently published a new final rule to increase the minimum wage paid to foreign workers when sponsored for an H-1B visa or green card. The increase will become effective July 2021. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Department of Labor to Increase Prevailing Wages for Foreign Workers
Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
As of January 1 this year, the minimum wage has increased in many states, as well as a number of counties and cities. See link below for details on exact wages in order to remain in compliance with state and local … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
USDOL Hires More Investigators
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that they will be hiring additional investigators and technicians to ensure employers are in compliance with relevant labor laws. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about USDOL Hires More Investigators
Guidance on the FFCRA
The Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor recently issued additional guidance for employers on the new paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Guidance on the FFCRA