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
US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
From November 11-17, events were hosted across the country to celebrate the work of apprentices and to connect them to future employers. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20191111 … [Read more...] about US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
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
Georgia Contractor Ordered to Pay Over $40K in Back Wages
The U.S. DOL found that a federal contractor in Georgia misclassified five of its employees, and therefore paid wages that were lower than what they should have been under prevailing wage law. Contractor was ordered to pay over $40K in back wages. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Georgia Contractor Ordered to Pay Over $40K in Back Wages
Illinois Plans $23.5 Billion Transportation Project
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a $23.5 billion transportation plan to work on statewide roads and bridges over the next five years. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said her office will be watching as payments go out to make sure they’re in compliance with state laws. See here for … [Read more...] about Illinois Plans $23.5 Billion Transportation Project