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?



MASSACHUSETTS

12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?

Yes, if the contractor is participating in an apprenticeship program which is approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Training, and the apprentices are registered with the Division. The maximum ratio of apprentices to journeymen is supplied by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development when the prevailing wage rates are issues. Questions about apprenticeship programs should be directed to the Division of Apprentice Training, (617) 626-5409.

* This information can be found on the web-site for the Office of the Attorney General, Tom Reilly, and is included in the Q & A section.

 

REFERENCES
This information is taken from the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 29, Section F


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