What happens when a Fortune 300 general contractor (GC) is awarded a massive $486 million project to overhaul infrastructure spanning an entire state? Some might call this a logistical nightmare – and understandably so. Most projects are confined to a single location – or, at least, within a single city or county. But this monstrosity? Try 113 counties.
The general contractor (GC) in this case, while technically contracted with the state’s Department of Transportation (DOT), had to act much like a project owner or construction management company would. The sheer scope required the project to be broken up into dozens of smaller “projects” or “clusters” of jobsites, and the GC agreed to work with the awarding body to ensure as many local contractors as possible were hired for the different clusters. In total, 21 prime contractors and 147 subcontractors worked on the project, and this was in addition to the work the GC performed, itself. This meant hundreds of workers across the state that were subject to prevailing wage, and the GC was ultimately responsible for ensuring that each of the contractors were held accountable. Easy, right?
With a population of nearly 400,000, the City of New Orleans is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. This, of course, can create some challenges for a municipality tasked with enforcing prevailing wage compliance. For this city, however, it was more than just that. They had developed programs to reinvest in the local community in an effort to recreate and update the metropolis with new, modern infrastructure, while also reinvigorating the local economy.
Even going as far back as the introduction of Hire NOLA program in 2015, the municipality sought to employ more local workers on its projects – which meant a colossal amount of tracking and reporting was needed. It aimed not only to increase the percentage of local hires employed on City-funded projects, but also to implement goals in hiring disadvantaged individuals in the area as well. And the City of New Orleans needed a way to report on this progress.
As California’s Department of Transportation, Caltrans is responsible for overseeing all the transportation projects in California. It currently manages over $11.5 billion worth of construction for roughly 800 public works projects. And when you consider that the agency is split into 12 different districts – each previously having had its own database and separate labor compliance processes prior to adopting LCPtracker Pro – you can begin to understand the tremendous amount of work that its 55+ compliance officers needed to tackle.
At the higher level, some of their biggest challenges stemmed from the lack of continuity in how each district tracked compliance. Some would update spreadsheets; others would use a combination of various applications. A few even tried developing and paying for their own proprietary software, but everyone ultimately was tracking different things using different methods – many of which were manual and vulnerable to human error.
With two decades of industry experience and over 3,000 projects worth of compliance oversight under their belt, Alliant Consulting stands as one of the leading Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage consulting firms in the country. But when an organization provides services for as many projects and clients as they do – including renewable energy companies, construction management and engineering firms, developers, prime contractors, subcontractors, government agencies, etc. – it becomes painfully obvious that doing everything manually won’t cut it. Because one project doesn’t necessarily equate to one entity; it often means overseeing tens or hundreds of contractors – quickly adding up to thousands per year with all the projects
they take on.
As one of Southern California’s premier tree maintenance companies, Great Scott Tree Care services municipal, commercial,homeowner’s association (HOA), and many urban forest projects in Southern California. Since some of these projects are publicly funded in some capacity, Great Scott is often required to pay prevailing wages. And yes – although tree maintenance may not be the first thing people think of when they imagine the typical construction worker, it still fits under the definition of “laborers and mechanics” that are subject to prevailing wage.
As with any contractor familiar with public works projects, Great Scott knew they needed to ensure they were paying the correct rates. This meant applying the correct craft classifications and following the appropriate wage determinations – the latter being one of the bigger challenges for the company. Given that their municipal jobs are state-funded, they had to meet California’s state wage determinations, which are updated twice a year. And then, there were certified payroll reports…
9,668 road miles, 4,766 bridges, 665 railroad miles, 4 airports, 85 roadside parks, and 78 rest stops. No, these numbers are not from an epic cross-country road trip. They make up the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the government agency responsible for maintaining and constructing Michigan’s public transportation routes. With an annual budget in the billions, MDOT is responsible for making sure our bikes, feet, and cars have somewhere smooth to travel. In 2015, MDOT executed 750 highway construction projects totaling $1.2 billion. To manage these, MDOT hired 144 prime contractors and 700 subcontractors.
How does MDOT ensure contractors comply with a myriad of government regulations and prevailing wage certified payroll laws? The answer has historically been: a lot of paperwork. Until 2013, MDOT collected and verified their weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) on paper and stored them in walls of filing cabinets. In 2015 alone, MDOT collected over 20,000 CPRs. LCPtracker provides the tools and customization MDOT needs to continue serving the citizens of Michigan.
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.
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Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
8 in a day, 40 in a week. Fringes not paid overtime. (same for minimum wage)
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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.
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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
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Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
OT must be paid on base wage; only after 40 hours
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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
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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.
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Individually.
Law does not specify.
Over 40 Hours
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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
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Total package
Weekly
After 10 hours in a day, on Sunday or holidays
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Individually.
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
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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.
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Total Package
May be paid bi-weekly.
After 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
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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)
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Total Package
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
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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
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Total package, similar to Federal.
Weekly
After 40 hours in a week
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Individually.
Weekly
Per classification.
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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
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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)
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The total package is what is enforced.
Weekly
After 40 in a week
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Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
Anything over 8 in a day and 40 in a week.
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No fringes.
Weekly
Anything over 40 hours in a week
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No fringes.
At least twice a month; weekly for federally funded projects
Anything over 40 hours in a week
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Total package, as Federal does.
Weekly
Anything over 40 hours in a week
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Total package, as Federal does.
Nothing stated under law
Anything over 40 hours in a week
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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
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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
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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)
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