DOL_Wage_Determination_06.11.2024.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor General Decision wage determination for highway construction projects in Hillsborough County, Florida, dated 01/05/2024. The document provides prevailing wage rates for various construction job classifications applicable to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, with specific wage requirements depending on the contract's award date. For contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, workers must be paid at least $17.28 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, require a minimum wage of $12.90 per hour.

The wage determination includes hourly rates for over 40 different job classifications, ranging from carpenters ($15.08) and electricians ($21.80) to various operator and truck driver roles. The document notes that workers in these classifications may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 or 13658, and it provides guidance on how to determine applicable wage rates. Additionally, the document references Executive Order 13706, which establishes paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors, mandating 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. The wage rates are based on union and survey data, with rates updated annually to reflect changes in collective bargaining agreements.