Nevada's minimum wage will increase in 2020. Specifically, on July 1, 2020, the minimum wage will be $9 and $8 ($1 difference for health insurance). There will also be additional changes relating to time off, overtime pay requirements, etc. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Minimum Wage to Increase in 2020
Port of Virginia Pledges 42% of Spending on Diverse Businesses
The Port of Virginia announced that it will procure 42% of its yearly discretionary spending needs from small, women-owned. minority-owned, service-disabled, and veteran-owned businesses when possible. It signed an agreement with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier … [Read more...] about Port of Virginia Pledges 42% of Spending on Diverse Businesses
Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
Zirkle Fruit Co. is challenging a 50% increase in wages for blueberry pickers ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor. If increase is upheld, the higher wage will backdate to July 24th and may jeopardize the blueberry harvest in Washington. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Federal Judge to Rule on Prevailing Wage Increase for Blueberry Harvest
Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage
As the State embarks upon a $45 billion capital plan, the Comptroller's Executive Order reaffirms that prevailing wage laws need to be upheld. She warned that if prevailing wages are not being paid, checks will be withheld. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage
NH Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed SB 271, a bill to establish a “prevailing wage” in New Hampshire. See here for more information: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/press-2019/documents/sb271-veto-message.pdf … [Read more...] about NH Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Require Prevailing Wages on Public Works
The New Hampshire Senate passed SB 271, which would require contractors on state public work projects to pay prevailing wages and benefits. Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the New England area without prevailing wage requirements. Similarly, the New Hampshire House passed a … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Senate Passes Bill to Require Prevailing Wages on Public Works