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These are some of the questions that the FFCM is asked regularly regarding the workplace and worker’s rights. If you’ve got a question that isn’t on the list, contact us at 1-877-507-3247 or email us at info@ffcm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The prevailing wage is the minimum hourly wage for a certain classification of labor performed on public construction projects. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development issues the rates for each project and determines which rate apply to which classification.<\/p>\n No \u00a0The prevailing wage rate applies to all public construction contracts regardless of the estimated price of the project.<\/p>\n The law requires that prevailing wage rates be posted in a conspicuous place on all public construction sites.<\/strong> To obtain a copy of the rates of a particular job, contact the awarding authority for the prevailing wage rate schedule. Note:<\/strong> Prevailing wage rates are set for each individual project and may vary from project to project.<\/p>\n Yes. \u00a0All workers engaged in actual public works construction on the site, with the exception of those who perform strictly supervisory functions, must be paid no less than the prevailing wage<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Yes. The rate applies to truck drivers hauling gravel and fill to and from a public works project.<\/p>\n Yes, if the contractor is participating in an apprenticeship program that is registered with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and meets state standards listed here.<\/p>\n In general, any contribution made to an approved pension, health and welfare, or supplemental unemployment fund on an employee’s behalf can be deducted from the hourly prevailing wage rate.<\/p>\n Yes. If the plan is bonafide, the contractor may make the deductions.<\/p>\n Yes. All contractors and subcontractors are required to file certified payroll records<\/a> with the awarding authorities on a weekly basis. These records must be certified and contain accurate information detailing each employee’s name, address, and occupational classification, hours worked and wages paid.<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>What is the prevailing wage?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Is there a minimum dollar threshold amount for a contract before the requirement for the payment of the prevailing wage applies?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>How can an employee find out what the prevailing wage rates are for a particular job?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Does the prevailing wage apply to employees of a sub-contractor?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Does the prevailing wage apply to truck drivers hauling gravel and fill to and from a public works projects?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Are contractors allowed to use apprentices on a prevailing wage project?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>What benefit payments are contractors allowed to deduct from the prevailing wage?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Can an employer deduct money from the prevailing wage rate for a health and welfare and pension plan that an employee dosen’t want?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Is an employer engaged in public works construction required to file certified payroll records with the awarding authority?<\/h4>\n
<\/a>What should employees do if they don’t receive the proper prevailing wage rate?<\/h4>\n