The New York City Comptroller's Office announced this week that more than 1,300 employees from companies that worked on city-funded projects are owed a total $2.8 million in unpaid wages. They have set up a list of workers entitled to unclaimed wages on the comptroller's website. See here for … [Read more...] about 1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
The Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts cited 100 construction companies for violating state labor laws, which resulted in over $30 million in restitution for more than 850 workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages
The US DOL found that a contractor in Honolulu failed to pay its workers the correct wages and fringe benefits on work performed under federal contracts. Over $156,000 has been recovered. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20220802-1 … [Read more...] about Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages
Company to Pay More than $220K for Wage Violations on Public Works
A rail system company was cited for improperly paying its employees on five public works projects in Massachusetts. Violations included improper calculation of overtime, failing to properly account for different hourly rates of pay, and failing to submit accurate certified payrolls. The company and … [Read more...] about Company to Pay More than $220K for Wage Violations on Public Works
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
US DOL Filed Suit for Over $3.3 Million Against Federal Contractor
The US Department of Labor filed suit against a federal contractor (who was responsible for removing poultry waste at 88 Iowa sites) for labor violations. Specifically, 3,964 employees were owed prevailing wages, overtime, and fringe benefits totaling over $3.3 million. See here for more … [Read more...] about US DOL Filed Suit for Over $3.3 Million Against Federal Contractor