Rhode Island S2743 raises the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors must pay prevailing wages.

Rhode Island S2743 amends the state's prevailing wage laws by raising the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors are required to pay prevailing wages. The bill also mandates that municipal oversight enforce prevailing wage requirements, including reviewing certified payrolls and reporting wage violations. Contractors and subcontractors must pay wages and benefits according to rates determined by the Department of Labor and Training. The bill includes provisions for worker protections, anti-retaliation, and nonpayment protections.

Rhode Island S2743 raises the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors must pay prevailing wages.

Rhode Island S2743 amends the state's prevailing wage laws by raising the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors are required to pay prevailing wages. The bill also mandates that municipal oversight enforce prevailing wage requirements, including reviewing certified payrolls and reporting wage violations. Contractors and subcontractors must pay wages and benefits according to rates determined by the Department of Labor and Training. The bill includes provisions for worker protections, anti-retaliation, and nonpayment protections.