The US Department of Labor is offering seminars on January 26 and January to "increase awareness and improve compliance with federal prevailing wage requirements among employers performing work on federal construction or service contracts." They will specifically be addressing Executive Order 14026 … [Read more...] about DOL Offers Virtual Seminars This Month on Minimum Wage Executive Order Compliance
Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
Now that the U.S. House has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly. States will be receiving funding for infrastructure investments. For example, Oregon is expected to receive $5 Billion. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
Dump Truck Drivers in Nevada May Be Affected in New Lawsuit
The Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors of Nevada filed a lawsuit against the DOL for allegedly violating its own rules in the 2017 wage survey by using data from Las Vegas to determine prevailing construction wages in northern Nevada counties. Specifically, they … [Read more...] about Dump Truck Drivers in Nevada May Be Affected in New Lawsuit
DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employment. Employers can earn tax credits ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 if they hire eligible jobseekers in targeted groups, such as … [Read more...] about DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
House Committee Voting on Clean Energy Tax Credits
The House Ways and Means Committee is voting this week on tax incentives for clean energy, including a proposal on an expanded credit for electric vehicles that would give automakers using prevailing wage jobs an additional $4,000 per vehicle credit. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about House Committee Voting on Clean Energy Tax Credits
US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August
Per the DOL, due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be hosting virtual Prevailing Wage Seminars in 2021. Attendance is free, but registration is required. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/seminars … [Read more...] about US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August