1) When is the prevailing wage rate used?
2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?
3) Are there project monetary thresholds?
4) Are any types of projects specifically exempted?
5) What is included in the calculation of wage rates?
6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?
7) Enforcement: what are the penalties for violations? Criminal or fines?
8) Can contractors be debarred?
9) Are there posting requirements?
10) Does the agency retain any fines for enforcement (i.e. an enforcement fund)?
11) Record Maintenance?
12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?



INDIANA

2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?

"Public work" includes any public building, highway, street, alley, bridge, sewer, drain, improvement, or any other work of any nature or character whatsoever which is paid for out of public funds, excepting as otherwise provided in this chapter. (IC 5-16-7-4 Definitions) (Please refer to number 5 "Are any types of projects specifically exempted" for further explanation.)
REFERENCES
IC 5-16-7 Chapter 7. Wage Scale of Contractors' and Subcontractors' Employees* This is the Indiana Law pertaining to prevailing wage rates.


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