violation, your benefits will stop for six months; for the second violation,12 months; and for the third, 24 months. You can call, write, or visit us to make a report.
The Department of Labor and Industry, through the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, determines prevailing wage rates for the construction industry and enforces the rates and classifications under heavy, highway and building construction projects of $25,000 or more when public funds are involved.
Prevailing Wage. Prevailing Wage Schedules. Prevailing wage is the wage and benefit rate set annually by the New York City Comptroller for each trade or occupation for covered employees of contractors performing public works projects and building service work for New York City government agencies.