3 - Wage Determination 2015-2017 Rev. 25 7.22.24.pdf

This is a Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5117, Revision 25, dated 07/22/2024) for Arkansas counties of Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline. The wage determination establishes minimum wages and benefits for various occupational categories under the Service Contract Act.

The document specifies that contracts entered into after January 30, 2022 must pay workers at least $17.20 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022 (if not renewed) must pay at least $12.90 per hour. It details hourly rates for numerous job classifications including administrative, automotive, food service, healthcare, technical and other occupations. Required benefits include health and welfare payments of $5.36 per hour (up to 40 hours per week), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on years of service), and 11 paid holidays annually. The document also includes provisions for hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4% based on risk level), uniform allowances, and procedures for requesting additional classification and wage rates using Standard Form 1444.