In the wake of Hurricane Michael, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently preparing roadways for impacts from the hurricane and has suspended all construction operations from the roadways. See here for more … [Read more...] about Hurricane Michael’s Impact on Transportation and Public Works
Portland Looking to Add Prevailing Wage Requirement
Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling is proposing a requirement that will require contractors who are awarded jobs of $50,000 or more for public roads or buildings to pay prevailing wages and provide apprenticeship programs. The proposal will be presented on September 12 at the City Council Finance … [Read more...] about Portland Looking to Add Prevailing Wage Requirement
Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Private company in Illinois is working with local city councils and village boards to ask that the Cook County Board exempt five of the county's 30 townships (Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich and Thornton) from new prevailing wage requirements that are set to take effect in September. Company alleges … [Read more...] about Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Lawsuit Filed to Recover $200,000 in Wages and Taxes on California Construction Project
The Orange County district attorney's office filed a lawsuit against a group of building companies, alleging that they failed to pay $200,000 in prevailing wages, failed to accurately report overtime hours, created false entries on weekly payroll reports, and submitted three forged apprenticeship … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed to Recover $200,000 in Wages and Taxes on California Construction Project
Prevailing Wage Dispute Delays Construction in Las Vegas
Two formal complaints with the Labor Commission were filed alleging that workers have been misclassified and underpaid on a project to install steel posts along Las Vegas Boulevard. Funding for the project was scheduled to be approved on January 16, but voting has been delayed until February 6 so … [Read more...] about Prevailing Wage Dispute Delays Construction in Las Vegas
New Prevailing Wage Law in Portland
The City of Portland will require contractors working on new developments that receive tax breaks to pay their employees a prevailing wage. However, they will not be required to participate in the state or federal apprenticeship programs. Click here for more information: … [Read more...] about New Prevailing Wage Law in Portland