Enforcement Actions

Teamsters alleges that United Metro Energy paid its union drivers less than prevailing wages for government work and hired nonunionized subcontractors to do some publicly funded labor. The company has collected millions of dollars in city money over the years to deliver oil, including $20 million … [Read more...] about Teamsters File Complaint with NYC Comptroller Against Company Allegedly Underpaying Drivers

For the second time in six months, one of the largest contractors in Pennsylvania is being sued. This time, it's a class action lawsuit based on a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which resulted in prevailing wage workers being short-changed in their profit-sharing and … [Read more...] about Large Contractor in PA Sued Again for Wage Theft

Earlier this week, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer announced that his office (which enforces prevailing wage laws) has returned $7.5 million in stolen wages to 400 workers since March 2020 (the beginning of the pandemic). See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Returns $7.5 Million to 400 City Employees

Contractor pleaded no contest to four theft counts and agreed to pay restitution of over $20 million. It was alleged that the company illegally diverted retirement contributions (pension funds and other benefits) meant for workers subject to prevailing wage laws on government projects. See here … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Contractor Ordered to Pay $20 Million in Restitution

The Illinois DOL is supposedly increasing its audits of contractors for violations of the State's Prevailing Wage Act. Investigations are now focusing not just on proper payment, but also on technical violations. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois DOL Ramps Up Prevailing Wage Investigations