The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that they will be hiring additional investigators and technicians to ensure employers are in compliance with relevant labor laws. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about USDOL Hires More Investigators
Guidance on the FFCRA
The Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor recently issued additional guidance for employers on the new paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Guidance on the FFCRA
Two Prevailing Wage Bills Introduced in Ohio
Two House bills have been introduced in Ohio: (1) one to repeal prevailing wage entirely, and (2) another one to increase the threshold for prevailing wage to $500,000. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Two Prevailing Wage Bills Introduced in Ohio
NYC Launches Telephone Campaign for Unclaimed Prevailing Wages
New York City Controller Scott M. Stringer announced that his Bureau will be making telephone calls to return over $2.5 million in unclaimed prevailing wages to workers who were not properly paid on City projects. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Launches Telephone Campaign for Unclaimed Prevailing Wages
Illinois Launches Electronic Database for Certified Payrolls
Beginning with the April 15, 2020 submission for March 2020 work, all Illinois contractors are required to submit their monthly certified payrolls to the newly launched Department of Labor’s electronic database. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Launches Electronic Database for Certified Payrolls
NY Prevailing Wage Requirements for IDAs
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill that imposes prevailing wage requirements on certain projects receiving financial assistance from New York State industrial development agencies (IDAs). It would go into effect on January 1, 2022 . See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NY Prevailing Wage Requirements for IDAs