The U.S. DOL awarded grants to the Chicago Women in Trades, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. organizations to help increase the representation of women in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about DOL Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Expand Opportunities for Women
Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
Zirkle Fruit Co. is challenging a 50% increase in wages for blueberry pickers ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor. If increase is upheld, the higher wage will backdate to July 24th and may jeopardize the blueberry harvest in Washington. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
DOL Orders Georgia Resource Center to Pay $157K for Prevailing Wage Violations
The DOL found that the Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center in Georgia incorrectly rounded two of the prevailing wage rates it used to pay employees, which resulted in an underpayment. The employer also violated other sections of the Fair Labor Standards Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about DOL Orders Georgia Resource Center to Pay $157K for Prevailing Wage Violations
NYC Contractor Pleads Guilty to Failure To Pay Prevailing Wages
New York City construction company pleads guilty for failing to pay proper prevailing wages to workers and falsifying business records related to a publicly-funded New York City construction project. They will pay restitution and will be barred from bidding on or being awarded any public works … [Read more...] about NYC Contractor Pleads Guilty to Failure To Pay Prevailing Wages
NY Court of Appeals Held that Apprentice Wages Can Only Be Paid for Tasks Within the Apprenticeship Program
In International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, Dist. Council No. 4 v. New York State Dept. of Labor, the New York State Court of Appeals held that apprentices who are not performing the job functions of their trade must be paid the higher, journeyman wages. In this case, a union sponsored … [Read more...] about NY Court of Appeals Held that Apprentice Wages Can Only Be Paid for Tasks Within the Apprenticeship Program
Albany Contractor Defrauds Minority-Owned Businesses in $800K Scheme
Contractor in Albany has pleaded guilty to defrauding minority-owned businesses in an $800,000 scheme. He is expected to receive a sentence of 3 1/2 to 12 years in state prison and has agreed to pay back the $800,000. Contractor and his partner were first arrested in July for fraudulently … [Read more...] about Albany Contractor Defrauds Minority-Owned Businesses in $800K Scheme