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Updated New York Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule

Updated New York Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule

Jul 22, 2021

This is a reminder for contractors performing public work in New York that the updated prevailing wage and supplement rates have been published and are effective starting July 1, 2021.  These updated rates must be followed regardless of the rates that were in...
Tom Santa Barbara Speaks at Dannible & McKee’s Construction Conference

Tom Santa Barbara Speaks at Dannible & McKee’s Construction Conference

Dec 10, 2020

Tom’s presentation — entitled “Prevailing Wage Supplements: The Dos and Don’ts” — discusses the steps you can take to strike the balance between employer competitiveness and employee satisfaction, while remaining compliant. Tom will also discuss the new fringe supplement transparency rules and how to utilize annualization to your benefit.

Table of Experts – Prevailing Wage

Table of Experts – Prevailing Wage

Jul 12, 2019

July 12th, 2019 Thomas Santa Barbara was featured in the Albany Business Review Table of Experts on Prevailing Wage. The experts discussed how prevailing wage impacts the construction industry, labor unions and the economy. Read more at the following link from the...
NYS Assembly Passed Bill Expanding Prevailing Wage

NYS Assembly Passed Bill Expanding Prevailing Wage

May 10, 2018

May 10th, 2018 The New York State Assembly has recently passed bill A05498A which dramatically changes the states prevailing wage law. If enacted, the law would mandate union wage and benefit rates on private sector projects that are receiving any level of state or...