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There’s often confusion in the public works space surrounding independent contractors and their with relationship prevailing wage. This quick, one-page guide demystifies some of those misconceptions. Download this guide to get answers to common questions such as:
Total package can be paid; however individual classifications may have special OT requirements.
Twice a month
Typically anything over 8 hours in a day; HOWEVER, this can be different per classification. DT can be required as well.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
8 in a day, 40 in a week. Fringes not paid overtime. (same for minimum wage)
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
A laborer or mechanic must be paid at least one and a half times their basic rate of pay for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Sec 31-7 1: Weekly payment of wages was repealed. Contractors can now pay weekly or once every 2 weeks.
8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Hours of work may be suspended during an emergency
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
OT must be paid on base wage; only after 40 hours
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Pay all mechanics and laborers working directly on the job site in full, at least once a week, without any deductions or rebates. Wages must be at or above the rates specified in the prevailing wage determination.
After 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
A contractor can meet the prevailing wage requirements using any of the following payment methods, as long as the total equals or exceeds the amount in the wage rate schedule:
Weekly, within 5 working days after the end of the pay period.
Overtime must be paid on all hours worked over 8 hours in a day, all time on Saturday and Sunday, or on a legal State Holiday. Also after 40 hours in a week. Some classifications are DT on Sundays, and 3x on Labor Day.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Individually.
Law does not specify.
Over 40 Hours
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Pursuant to Maine prevailing wage law, a prevailing wage rate includes an hourly base rate plus fringe benefits. “Benefits” are defined as: health and welfare contributions, pension or individual retirement account contributions, and vacation and annuity contributions, per diem in lieu of wages and any other form of payment, except for wages, made to or on behalf of the employee. If a defined contribution amount is not established, the most accurate estimated value of contributions must be included.
Not specified in statute
After 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package
Weekly
After 10 hours in a day, on Sunday or holidays
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Individually.
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package
Weekly
OT includes fringes benefits. OT is required after 8 hours worked in a day, on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, and after 10 hours if four 10’s are worked.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total Package
May be paid bi-weekly.
After 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
GWO wage and fringes are separate. Total package paid as Federal is acceptable. However, some classifications demand OT on fringes. Must refer to OT language in GWO.
Weekly
10 hours in a day and 40 hours in a week. (GWO: see classification individually)
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total Package
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total Package. The published wage detemrination includes a single rate that combines wages and fringe benefits. Overtime (OT) must be paid on the full amount. Update (5/6/24): However, OT does not apply to contributions made to a bona fide benefit plan.
Twice a month
NRS 338.020 (3)(a)(b: )40 hours in work week, OR 8 hours in work day unless an approved 4/10’s schedule applies
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, similar to Federal.
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Individually.
Weekly
Per classification.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Employers who have not established a plan, by a labor agreement or otherwise, for the provision of wages as defined in division (E)(2) of section 4115.03 of the Revised Code must pay the full prevailing wage rate in cash.
Every employer operating in this state must pay employees twice a month:
All hours over 40 in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, like Federal (See FAQs for Employees)
Weekly
Overtime is typcially due on a daily basis, after 8 hours in a day. Different rules exist for a 4/10 schedule. OT must be paid for all Saturdays and Sundays, and six legal holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
The total package is what is enforced.
Weekly
After 40 in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
Anything over 8 in a day and 40 in a week.
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
No fringes.
Weekly
Anything over 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
No fringes.
At least twice a month; weekly for federally funded projects
Anything over 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
Anything over 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Total package, as Federal does.
Nothing stated under law
Anything over 40 hours in a week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Individually
Weekly
OT after 8 and over 40, unless a valid agreement for 4/10’s exists. DT between 6:00pm Saturday and 6:00am Monday
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Two-tiered: An employer who pays more than the minimum required fringe benefits is not permitted to reduce or offset the excess amount from the required base wage rate.
Not specified. However, state requires at least semi-monthly payments for anyone, firm or corporation, operating a railroad, mine, refinery, or any work related to oil and gas production, as well as factories, mills or workshops. Update: All federal-aid highway construction contracts covered under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) must have weekly payments.
16-6-110 : OT over 8hrs a day, or more than 40 hrs for week; or employee may agree to OT for over 40 hrs in 1 week
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
Individually. CA law does not allow for use of credits of Employer Payments to reduce hourly ST or OT wage obligation. Cal. Lab. Code §§ 1771 and 1773.1; see WSB Elec., Inc. v. Curry, 88 F.3d 788 (9th Cir. 1996)
At least twice every calendar month, with some exceptions
Depends on classification (minimum wage OT after 8, DT after 12), with 4 exceptions (listed in comments)
Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.
