Are You Being Paid Correctly? How to Check Your Prevailing Wage in NY
If you work on public construction projects in New York, you're entitled to more than just the minimum wage. You're owed a "prevailing wage," a rate set by law [...]
Red Flags: 7 Signs Your Employer Isn’t Following Prevailing Wage Laws
And what you should do about it If you work in construction on government-funded projects in New York, California and much of the United States, you are likely entitled [...]
Does My Work as a Technician Qualify Me to Earn Prevailing Wage in California?
Does My Work as a Technician Qualify Me to Earn Prevailing Wage in California? If you’re a technician in California working on public works projects — whether in HVAC, [...]
Important Notice for Street Sweepers: Your Rights and Money at Risk
If you worked as a street sweeper for Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC (SCA) in California between September 26, 2018 and January 3, 2025, this message is for you. [...]
Construction Flaggers: Updated Prevailing Wage Guidance in New York City
The New York City Comptroller's office has recently updated its prevailing wage schedules, introducing a separate category for flaggers for the first time. While the New York State Department [...]
The Wage Theft Crisis: US Employers Are Robbing Workers Blind
According to estimates by the Economic Policy Institute, in the US, legally owed wages totaling over $15 billion are being stolen from minimum wage workers by their employers every [...]
Changes to Davis-Bacon Act Could Mean More Wages for Workers on Federally-Funded Construction Projects
Changes to Davis-Bacon Act Could Mean More Wages for Workers on Federally-Funded Construction Projects On October 23, 2023, significant changes to Davis-Bacon Act regulations will go into effect. The United [...]
How to Prepare for Meeting with an Attorney about Unpaid Prevailing Wages
Meeting with a lawyer can feel intimidating – and potentially expensive. Being organized and prepared will help you get the most out of your unpaid prevailing wage consultation with [...]
Prevailing Wage Regulations to Be Updated
The Davis-Bacon Act establishes a federal minimum wage to be paid to workers on projects benefiting from federal funds. Generally known as the “prevailing wage,” the United States Supreme Court described [...]
Prevailing Wages for New York Flaggers
Flaggers are a common sight, standing out in all kinds of weather, directing pedestrians, drivers, and construction vehicles. Although flaggers work at construction sites, often assist other construction workers, [...]