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?



MICHIGAN

12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?

"Construction mechanic" means a skilled or unskilled mechanic, laborer, worker, helper, assistant, or apprentice working on a state project but shall not include executive, administrative, professional, office, or custodial employees. (408.551 Definitions.)

REFERENCES
1.) PREVAILING WAGES ON STATE PROJECTS (EXCERPT) Act 166 of 1965

2.) EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2003-1: PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM VENDORS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW

3.) Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
* This is the web-site for the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth.
* The information on this web-site is presented as if it were fact, not opinion.

4.) Michigan Prevailing Wage Act Brochure


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