Construction company in Burlington County, New Jersey will be paying $1.5 million as part of a settlement over allegations that they routinely entered into construction contracts with state and federal agencies and lied about how much they were paying their employees. Former employee alleged that … [Read more...] about Contractor to Pay $1.5 Million Settlement Over Claims of Prevailing Wage Violations
Measure to Repeal Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law Advances to State Legislature
After an initial controversy involving the legitimacy of some signatures on a petition to repeal Michigan's prevailing wage law, the Bureau of Elections has now confirmed that there are in fact enough signatures and is therefore recommending approval of the petition. This will advance the measure to … [Read more...] about Measure to Repeal Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law Advances to State Legislature
Governor of Rhode Island Supports Prevailing Wage
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, who is running for another term, told the Building Trades unions that she supports prevailing wage law. She has a $1 billion plan to replace and rebuild the public schools and said, "When we rebuild our schools, when we rebuild our roads and when we add to our … [Read more...] about Governor of Rhode Island Supports Prevailing Wage
Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Private company in Illinois is working with local city councils and village boards to ask that the Cook County Board exempt five of the county's 30 townships (Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich and Thornton) from new prevailing wage requirements that are set to take effect in September. Company alleges … [Read more...] about Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Union Leaders Seeking Broader Definition of “Public Works” in New York
Union leaders are pushing for a clear and broad definition of "public works" in New York so that projects funded with both private and public funds are still required to comply with prevailing wage law. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Union Leaders Seeking Broader Definition of “Public Works” in New York
Labor Leader Accuses Contractor of Prevailing Wage Violation in Illinois
Local labor union leader in Illinois has accused City Water, Light and Power of using a general contractor, ICD Ironhorse, that was violating prevailing wage laws on a project to demolish a former Days Inn. Contractor only claimed three people on its certified payroll, but had actually hired more … [Read more...] about Labor Leader Accuses Contractor of Prevailing Wage Violation in Illinois