Bill Proposes Extending Reach of Prevailing Wage Laws in Washington
On March 16, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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In the current economy, the construction industry finds itself relying very heavily on public works projects. It seems that even those projects not classified as a true public works is still relying on some sort of public funding, loan or credit.
And this is why contractors should be take note of HB 1992 in the Washington legislature, which seeks to add a provision to 39.12 RCW to apply those prevailing wage requirements to construction projects that utilize tax incentives, public loans or public land that is sold or leased.
If the project has a touch of public funding, in other words, the prevailing wage requirements will apply.
Read the full text of the proposed addition to the statutes, as it currently exists, here.
This article was originally posted on Wolfe Law Group’s topic-specific Northwest Construction Law Blog.
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
