An investigation by the US Department of Labor resulted in a recovery of $44,000 in back wages for apprentices working on an Army construction project. The project was subject to prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about US DOL Recovers Back Wages on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Project
TAB Workers Entitled to Prevailing Wages
Earlier this month, the DOL issued a memo proclaiming that workers who perform testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) work on HVAC systems are entitled to prevailing wages if they meet other requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. This guidance reverses prior DOL interpretations. See here for … [Read more...] about TAB Workers Entitled to Prevailing Wages
IRS Issues Final Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act
Last week, the Department of Treasury and the IRS released final regulations on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. They have also provided a summary and frequently asked questions to provide guidance for taxpayers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about IRS Issues Final Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act
DOL Hosting Educational Webinar on Upcoming Changes to Requirements for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees
The final rule revising the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees will soon take effect on July 1, 2024. In prepraration for that, the Department of Labor will be hosting an online seminar on June 13, 2024, to provide an overview … [Read more...] about DOL Hosting Educational Webinar on Upcoming Changes to Requirements for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees
Tempe Passes Prevailing Wage Ordinance
City Council for Tempe, Arizona approved a new prevailing wage ordinance that will apply on most of the city's construction projects over $4 million. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Tempe Passes Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Law
The Michigan Senate just passed Senate Bill 571 to expand the state's prevailing wage law to renewable energy projects. It now goes to the House for a vote. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Law