The City will commit $40.5 million in their new budget to increase the wages for City contracted shelter security guards to approximately $18/hour--in addition to benefits like health care. It will take effect on October 1, 2021. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Commits to Providing Prevailing Wages to Security Guards at City Contracted Shelters
US Senate Passes $52 Million Bill to Spend on Semiconductor Chips
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act was passed by the US Senate earlier this week to direct $52 million in emergency spending to incentivize US manufacturers of semiconductor chips. Any funded projects would have to pay workers prevailing wages. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about US Senate Passes $52 Million Bill to Spend on Semiconductor Chips
The American Jobs Plan Will Create More Affordable Housing and Jobs
The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing The American Jobs Plan to invest in affordable housing and create middle-class jobs for local communities. "Employers will be required to pay workers prevailing wages; enter into project labor, community workforce, and local hire agreements; and use … [Read more...] about The American Jobs Plan Will Create More Affordable Housing and Jobs
Indiana Senate Democrats Seek Minimum Wage Increase
Senator Eddie Melton introduced a bill to more than double the current minimum wage of $7.25/hour (the federal requirement) to $15/hour over five years--which would move Indiana to the nation's highest minimum wage. Democrats argue that the increase will help fill jobs as the state currently faces a … [Read more...] about Indiana Senate Democrats Seek Minimum Wage Increase
Being Compliant When Employees Work More Than One Classification
It is the employer's responsibility to make sure employees who work in more than one classification are properly paid the prevailing wages for each of the respective classifications and for the hours such work is performed. But making that determination as to what classifications and which hours … [Read more...] about Being Compliant When Employees Work More Than One Classification
Illinois DOL Ramps Up Prevailing Wage Investigations
The Illinois DOL is supposedly increasing its audits of contractors for violations of the State's Prevailing Wage Act. Investigations are now focusing not just on proper payment, but also on technical violations. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois DOL Ramps Up Prevailing Wage Investigations