The expansion of prevailing wage law in New York will become effective on January 1, 2022. This means that more construction projects will be subject to prevailing wage requirements in a matter of days. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Expanded Prevailing Wage Law Goes into Effect in NY on January 1
Illinois DOL to Introduce Searchable Prevailing Wage Database
Beginning January 1, 2022, the public will be able to search certified payrolls submitted to Illinois Department of Labor's database. This is an effort to increase transparency. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois DOL to Introduce Searchable Prevailing Wage Database
Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
Now that the U.S. House has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly. States will be receiving funding for infrastructure investments. For example, Oregon is expected to receive $5 Billion. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
State of Michigan to Reinstate Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the state will reinstate the prevailing wage requirement (previously repealed in June 2018) for construction projects. This will require state contractors to pay certain wages for various classifications. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about State of Michigan to Reinstate Prevailing Wage Law
NY Governor Signs 4 Bills to Protect Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed four pieces of legislation aimed towards protecting workers--including A.3350-A/S.2766-C, which makes contractors on construction projects jointly liable for wages owed to employees of their subcontractors. In addition, S.6350-A/A.7434-A requires the payment of … [Read more...] about NY Governor Signs 4 Bills to Protect Workers
California Supreme Court Rejects Expansion of the Types of Work for Which Prevailing Wages Apply
Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled on two cases in favor of the employer as it pertains to prevailing wages. First, the court ruled that "public work" is limited to work on fixed structures. And second, the court ruled that work done for a construction project is covered ONLY if it … [Read more...] about California Supreme Court Rejects Expansion of the Types of Work for Which Prevailing Wages Apply