Last week, Montgomery County voted to expand its prevailing wage requirement to make the county more affordable, to employ more county residents, and to enable more companies located in the county to be chosen for work. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Montgomery County, MD Expands Prevailing Wage Law Requirement
US DOL Providing More Compliance Seminars in 2022
The US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division will continue to offer online compliance seminars to agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders to provide information on prevailing wage law. Sessions are currently scheduled for March, June, and September. See here for more … [Read more...] about US DOL Providing More Compliance Seminars in 2022
DOL Proposes New Definition for “Prevailing Wage”
The US Department of Labor is proposing a return to the previously used (almost 40 years ago) three-step process in determining "prevailing wage" under the Davis-Bacon Act instead of the current two-step process. The new definition will likely increase prevailing wage rates, and ultimately, the cost … [Read more...] about DOL Proposes New Definition for “Prevailing Wage”
New Decision Says Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fire or Security Systems NOT Subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
A district court in Illinois found that periodic inspection and/or testing of fire or security alarm equipment and systems is NOT subject to the Prevailing Wage Act. However, software programming done on site as part of installing a fire or security system WOULD be subject tothe … [Read more...] about New Decision Says Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fire or Security Systems NOT Subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Earlier this month, San Diego County adopted the Working Families Ordinance, which requires contractors for construction projects on county land to pay prevailing wages on projects over $1 million. It also provides additional protections for workers on county-leased land. See here for more … [Read more...] about San Diego County Adopts Prevailing Wage Policy
Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget
As of March 1, 2022, Michigan state contractors and subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages on construction-based contracts issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The State's website provides additional guidance. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget