Twenty-seven states saw or will see minimum wage increases in 2023 with the majority of the states having already implemented them on Jan. 1. See link below for the updated minimum wages in each state: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state … [Read more...] about Increase in State Minimum Wages
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
NY Governor Signs Three Clean Energy Bills
New York Governor Kathy Hochul just signed three bills that will strengthen the State's commitment to clean energy development and energy efficiency. One bill requires prevailing wages for renewable energy projects one megawatt and larger that involve the procurement of renewable … [Read more...] about NY Governor Signs Three Clean Energy Bills
New York Approves New Framework to Achieve Ten Gigawatts of Distributed Solar by 2030
As part of the new framework, it is expected that 6,000 additional solar jobs will be created across the state, including with the State's first application of prevailing wage requirements for solar projects between one and five megawatts. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New York Approves New Framework to Achieve Ten Gigawatts of Distributed Solar by 2030
New Decision Says Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fire or Security Systems NOT Subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
A district court in Illinois found that periodic inspection and/or testing of fire or security alarm equipment and systems is NOT subject to the Prevailing Wage Act. However, software programming done on site as part of installing a fire or security system WOULD be subject tothe … [Read more...] about New Decision Says Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fire or Security Systems NOT Subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget
As of March 1, 2022, Michigan state contractors and subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages on construction-based contracts issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The State's website provides additional guidance. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Michigan to Require Prevailing Wages on Contracts from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget