Non-unionized construction groups appealed the dismissal of their case against the Attorney General, Labor Commissioner, and DIR Director, which challenged the constitutionality of an amendment to the State's wage law. SB 954 allows employers who make payments to an "industry advancement fund" … [Read more...] about Ninth Circuit Court Heard Arguments on California’s Prevailing Wage Law
Complaint Filed Against Federal Contractor for Misclassification
A complaint has been filed with the Department of Labor against federal contractor General Dynamics Information Technology for misclassifying their call center workers. This has allegedly resulted in $100 million in back wages. The complaint was brought by the union, Communications … [Read more...] about Complaint Filed Against Federal Contractor for Misclassification
Bill Proposed to Make Ohio a “Right to Work” State
Two Republican representatives are proposing a bill for the November 2020 ballot that would allow voters to decide whether Ohio should be a Right to Work state and eliminate the prevailing wage. It would put limitations on unions for collecting certain dues. A Democratic representative says a very … [Read more...] about Bill Proposed to Make Ohio a “Right to Work” State
Prevailing Wage Dispute Delays Construction in Las Vegas
Two formal complaints with the Labor Commission were filed alleging that workers have been misclassified and underpaid on a project to install steel posts along Las Vegas Boulevard. Funding for the project was scheduled to be approved on January 16, but voting has been delayed until February 6 so … [Read more...] about Prevailing Wage Dispute Delays Construction in Las Vegas
NY Contractor To Be Sentenced to 5-Year Probation and Forfeiture of $2.5 Million for Prevailing Wage Violation
An electrical construction company was found guilty of grand larceny for failing to pay prevailing wages on public works projects financed by the New York City School Construction Authority and other agencies in New York. Company will be debarred from public works for five years and will forfeit … [Read more...] about NY Contractor To Be Sentenced to 5-Year Probation and Forfeiture of $2.5 Million for Prevailing Wage Violation
Delaware Looking to Revise Prevailing Wage Law
The GOP has introduced legislation to amend Delaware's prevailing wage law so that required rates of pay would be based on payroll information (instead of employer surveys) provided to the Department of Labor. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Delaware Looking to Revise Prevailing Wage Law