General_Wage_Decision_3.29.24.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor General Decision wage determination for residential construction projects in Osceola County, Florida, effective March 29, 2024. The document covers wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and equipment operators working on residential construction projects consisting of single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories. The wage determination applies to contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, with specific minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, which generally applies to covered contracts and requires payment of at least $17.20 per hour for all worked hours in 2024.

The wage rates are detailed for multiple construction job classifications, including power equipment operators, ironworkers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, laborers, truck drivers, and other specialized trades. Rates range from approximately $9.15 to $18.26 per hour, with corresponding fringe benefits. The document notes that workers in certain classifications may be entitled to higher minimum wages under Executive Order 14026, and provides guidance on wage determination processes, including survey methodologies, union and non-union rate calculations, and potential appeal procedures through the Wage and Hour Administrator and Administrative Review Board.