In a recent Pennsylvania case, a contractor pleaded guilty to five counts of theft for underpaying his employees almost $65,000 in prevailing wages. In a somewhat surprising decision, the Court sentenced him to a term of four months to possibly two years in jail--even though no one on the case … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Judge Orders Jail Sentence for Prevailing Wage Violation
Michigan Introduces Bills to Bring Back Prevailing Wages
Although prevailing wage laws were repealed in Michigan in 2018, lawmakers have since introduced two new bills that would reinstate the law. See here for more information: https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/lawmakers-want-to-bring-back-prevailing-wage-laws-in-michigan/ … [Read more...] about Michigan Introduces Bills to Bring Back Prevailing Wages
California Supreme Court Expands Definition of “Public Works”
The Supreme Court held that contract employees sorting bottles at a materials recovery facility owned by a county sanitation district were entitled to prevailing orders. The ruling effectively broadened the definition of "public works" under Labor Code Section 1720. See here for more … [Read more...] about California Supreme Court Expands Definition of “Public Works”
Bills Introduced for California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit
AB 675 and SB 424 would provide tax credits for small businesses to support up to 3,000 eligible unhoused individuals. It would provide job training and career advancement opportunities at or above the jurisdiction’s prevailing wage. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Bills Introduced for California Homeless Hiring Tax Credit
Nevada Proposes Bill to Raise Prevailing Wage Threshold
Some lawmakers in Nevada are urging for the passing of a bill that would raise the prevailing wage threshold for qualifying projects from $100,000 to $250,000. Unions are currently in opposition of the bill. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Nevada Proposes Bill to Raise Prevailing Wage Threshold
Ohio House Introduces Bill to Loosen Prevailing Wage Laws
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