The Washington Supreme Court upheld amendments to the state's prevailing wage statute that ties the wage rate to the highest collective bargaining statute in each separate county. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court Upholds Prevailing Wage Amendments
Judge Rules Michigan Can Implement Prevailing Wage Policy
The Michigan Court ruled that the State's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) did not violate the law when it implemented its prevailing wage policy. Back in July, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) filed a lawsuit against the State arguing that DTMB could … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Michigan Can Implement Prevailing Wage Policy
1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
The New York City Comptroller's Office announced this week that more than 1,300 employees from companies that worked on city-funded projects are owed a total $2.8 million in unpaid wages. They have set up a list of workers entitled to unclaimed wages on the comptroller's website. See here for … [Read more...] about 1,300 Workers Owed Almost $3M in Prevailing Wages in NYC
Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
The Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts cited 100 construction companies for violating state labor laws, which resulted in over $30 million in restitution for more than 850 workers. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Secures $3 Million in Penalties and Back Wages in Construction Industry in 2022
Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages
The US DOL found that a contractor in Honolulu failed to pay its workers the correct wages and fringe benefits on work performed under federal contracts. Over $156,000 has been recovered. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20220802-1 … [Read more...] about Honolulu Contractor Ordered to Pay $156K in Back Wages
Senate Reaches Agreement on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Last week, the Senate released a draft of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Among other things, the Act, if passed, would renew the full 30% credit rate for ITC-eligible facilities that meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements described below, or are otherwise exempt from such … [Read more...] about Senate Reaches Agreement on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022