In the new year, the minimum wage will increase in 21 states, and another 26 cities and counties. However, the federal minimum wage will stay the same at $7.25/hour. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increases in 2020
NYC to Expand Prevailing Wage Law
On December 4, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro 1321-A, a bill that will expand prevailing wage guarantees to building service workers in New York City financed projects. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC to Expand Prevailing Wage Law
City Sued Over Its Apprenticeship and Disadvantaged Worker Policies
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors is suing the city of St. Petersburg--alleging that its requirement that companies working on contracts of $1 million or more to have at least 15% of the project workforce hours dedicated to apprentices and another 15% to … [Read more...] about City Sued Over Its Apprenticeship and Disadvantaged Worker Policies
NYC Comptroller Reports Over $2.4 Million Assessed Against Contractors in 2019
Comptroller Scott Stringer reports that the city's economy grew three percent last year. And in FY19, the office assessed over $2.4 million in underpayments and interest against City contractors that violated the state's prevailing wage laws. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Reports Over $2.4 Million Assessed Against Contractors in 2019
Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
In Texas, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a $15 minimum prevailing wage rate for all building and multi-family construction contracts. Seven other worker protection laws were also passed. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
The City of Augusta, Georgia currently has race and gender neutral programs to support disadvantaged businesses. However, with a new disparity study to look at discrimination against minority and women-owned businesses, they may be able to implement a race and gender conscious program. See here … [Read more...] about Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting