Whether it's Federal Davis-Bacon, a state-specific prevailing wage law, or both, it's important to recognize that all states have requirements governing proper payment to workers on public work projects. It is the responsibility of all those involved, whether you are a local agency, developer, general contractor, or subcontractor, to stay up to date with frequently changing prevailing wage requirements.
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According to the State of Massachusetts’ Department of Labor Standards (DLS), covered workers on public works projects must be paid prevailing wage. The prevailing wage legislation are enforced by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).
For each public works project, DLS establishes the “prevailing wage rate schedule” which encompasses the appropriate rates for all applicable classifications. The DLS determines the prevailing wage rate schedules based on the rates specified in local collective bargaining agreements.
