This page is intended
to help anyone interested in the laws that govern prevailing
wage workers, contractors, and public bodies, and how
to protect those rights as a contractor or a worker.
N.A.F.C.
The National Alliance for Fair Contracting is a national
organization dealing primarily with issues
of contracting and employment in the construction field.
NAFC and its member organizations from around the country
help workers, contractors, and public officials with
questions regarding the laws, rules and regulations
covering Prevailing Wages in the construction industry.
Both employer
and worker organizations are encouraged to join this
organization.

National AGC
The Associated General Contractors
of America is an organization of qualified construction
contractors
and industry-related companies dedicated to skill,
integrity, and responsibility. Operating in partnership
with state chapters, the Association provides a full range of
services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members,
thereby
improving the quality of construction and protecting
the public interest. This site also links with all state
chapters.

C.I.S.C.O.
Labor-management at its best. The Construction Industry Service Corporation is an excellent source for information
on the union construction industry in
Northeastern Illinois.

U.S. DOL
The U.S. Department of
Labor's website details laws dealing with employment
issues. These include Davis-Bacon
requirements for federal construction projects, wage
and hour laws for overtime, child labor laws, and the
Family and Medical Leave Act. It also covers the Department's
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which requires
employers to insure safe and healthy work environments.
Another area covered is pension benefits. This site
is very comprehensive, with links to regulations,
statutes, and compliance information.

State and Local
Government on the Net
This site will provide links
to state websites. While the content at
each site may vary it is a good initial source to determine
what agencies and rules may be applicable to workers
on state or local construction projects.

Davis Bacon
Information
This site covers most questions regarding
the Davis Bacon Act and the wage determination
process.

Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
The mission
of the Illinois Department of Labor is to promote and
protect
the rights,
wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health
of Illinois workers through enforcement of the state
labor laws, and to ensure compliance with
all other labor standards. Contractors and workers
are encouraged to file legitimate complaints with IDOL.
Complaint
forms are available at this site. IDOL also provides comprehensive information about the Illinois Prevailing
Wage Act 820
ILCS 130

Indiana
Department of Labor
The Indiana Department of Labor
seeks to promote the welfare of Indiana’s
workforce by administering a variety of educational and
compliance programs designed to provide the knowledge
and tools necessary to guarantee workers’ rights
to safe, healthful, positive work environments, and
the appropriate compensation for that work. Contractors
and
workers are encouraged to file legitimate complaints
with the Indiana Department of Labor. Complaint
forms are available here.

OSHA "workers
page"
The Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) wants every worker
to go home whole and healthy every day. This page was
created
specifically for workers.
Public Works Compliance
The website identifies, explains and simplifies access to the complex network of laws and regulations that govern competitive bidding and labor compliance on public works construction projects. It provides practical strategies and information, as well as links and navigational aids to useful web sites.
As the site develops, it will evolve into an "online learning community," where practitioners around the country can share victories and lessons learned.
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