On public works, what is the minimum wage standard for journey-level workers?

On public works, what is the minimum wage standard for journey-level workers?

• A. Prevailing wage
• B. Federal minimum wage
• C. Local minimum wage
• D. Project-based wage

Answer: (A)

Prevailing wage is the standard used on public works projects. For journey-level workers, the prevailing wage sets the pay rate for each craft in a given area and includes the required fringe benefits or an equivalent cash value. This rate is determined by state public works laws (California) and applies to state and local public contracts, ensuring workers are paid according to local labor market standards. It’s typically higher than the general minimum wage and is not simply the federal minimum or a local minimum wage, and there isn’t a separate “project-based” wage standard used in public works.

Prevailing wage is the standard used on public works projects. For journey-level workers, the prevailing wage sets the pay rate for each craft in a given area and includes the required fringe benefits or an equivalent cash value. This rate is determined by state public works laws (California) and applies to state and local public contracts, ensuring workers are paid according to local labor market standards. It’s typically higher than the general minimum wage and is not simply the federal minimum or a local minimum wage, and there isn’t a separate “project-based” wage standard used in public works.