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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The main body responsible for enforcing wage and hour laws in the State of Nevada is the Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC). The Prevailing Wage for Public Works Projects is also set by the Office of the Labor Commissioner.
According to Assembly Bill 136, which was passed during the 2019 Legislative Session, every public contract in Nevada over $250,000 (and redevelopment projects over $100,000) is subject to prevailing wages and necessitates the employment of skilled or unskilled labor in the performance of a public work. The rate of pay to be paid to each class of workers in public works contracts must be specified and not be less than the rate prevailing in the county where the public work is being performed.
