Prevailing Wage Determination
/ˌprɪveɪlɪŋ weɪd dɪˌtɜrməˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An official decision, often by a government agency, establishing the minimum wage rates and benefits that must be paid to workers on public contracts in a specific locale or industry.
The Department of Labor issued a prevailing wage determination to ensure contractors comply with wage requirements on the project.
Forms
- prevailing wage determination
- prevailing wage determinations
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Commentary
Prevailing wage determinations are crucial for enforcing fair labor standards on government-funded projects and must reflect local wage conditions.
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