A new bill has been introduced in the House to loosen Ohio's prevailing wage laws. Among other things, the bill would allow local governments, colleges/universities, and other entities to opt out of prevailing wage rules. It would also increase the threshold for qualifying projects from $250,000 … [Read more...] about Ohio House Introduces Bill to Loosen Prevailing Wage Laws
NJ Bill to Establish Prevailing Wage for Airport and Train Workers
The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee passed the "Healthy Terminals Act" to establish a prevailing wage (and corresponding benefits) for workers at the Newark Liberty International Airport and the adjacent train station. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NJ Bill to Establish Prevailing Wage for Airport and Train Workers
Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
As of January 1 this year, the minimum wage has increased in many states, as well as a number of counties and cities. See link below for details on exact wages in order to remain in compliance with state and local … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increases Across the US
Two Prevailing Wage Bills Introduced in Ohio
Two House bills have been introduced in Ohio: (1) one to repeal prevailing wage entirely, and (2) another one to increase the threshold for prevailing wage to $500,000. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Two Prevailing Wage Bills Introduced in Ohio
Illinois Launches Electronic Database for Certified Payrolls
Beginning with the April 15, 2020 submission for March 2020 work, all Illinois contractors are required to submit their monthly certified payrolls to the newly launched Department of Labor’s electronic database. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Launches Electronic Database for Certified Payrolls
NY Prevailing Wage Requirements for IDAs
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill that imposes prevailing wage requirements on certain projects receiving financial assistance from New York State industrial development agencies (IDAs). It would go into effect on January 1, 2022 . See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NY Prevailing Wage Requirements for IDAs