Prevailing Wage - Questions to Keep You Informed

Ask these questions to keep you informed on prevailing wage and out of trouble.


With many jurisdictions requiring the imposition of penalties from $10-$50 per worker per day and potential debarment from public works projects for errors, public works has become a complicated arena for contractors. Having access to good resources and up-to-date information will save a contractor time and money.

Deborah Wilder is an attorney and president of Contractor Compliance and Monitoring, Inc. She is also the president of Women Construction Owners and Executives, USA; info@wcoeusa.org.