Thursday, April 18, 2013

Kansas Bans Communities From Making Contractors Pay Prevailing Wages On Public Projects

Kansas Bans Communities From Making Contractors Pay Prevailing Wages On Public Projects: On Tuesday, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) signed a law aimed at prohibiting local governments from requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages on public works projects: “HB 2069 prohibits cities, counties, and local government units from using ordinances, resolutions, or law to require private employers to provide leave, benefits and higher compensation.” Prevailing wage and [...]/p