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?



WISCONSIN

6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?

The department conducts an annual survey regarding the wages and fringe benefits paid to and hours worked by workers employed in the construction and related industries. Only employers in construction and related industries are allowed to participate in the annual survey. (Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)

REFERENCES

1.) Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
* This is the official web-site through the Wisconsin government. The information given is stated as fact.


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