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
Massachusetts Contractor Owes More Than $1.2 Million Due to Violations of Prevailing Wage Laws
A contracting company and its owners have 25 citations from the Attorney General's office totaling over $1.2 million in restitution and penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages to 22 employees and failure to provide accurate payroll records. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Contractor Owes More Than $1.2 Million Due to Violations of Prevailing Wage Laws
Pennsylvania Recovers Over $3 Million in Labor Violations
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recovered more than $3 million through thousands of labor law violations in 2021. More than $1 million of that was through$8,500 employer violations of the Prevailing Wage Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Recovers Over $3 Million in Labor Violations