Frequently asked questions -- prevailing wage

Frequently asked questions Prevailing wages are the wages required to be paid on state-funded construction projects. Wage rates are certified once a year in both highway/heavy and commercial type construction.

Minnesota's prevailing wage law (Minnesota Statutes 177.41 through 177.44) requires employees working on state-funded construction projects covered by law be paid wage-rates comparable to wages paid for similar work in the area where the project is located.

Questions

1.Who is covered by Minnesota prevailing wage laws?

2. Why is it required?

3. How does prevailing wage work?

4. How are rates set?

5. How is prevailing wage enforced?

6. How can I file a complaint?

For more information

If you don't see your question answered here or want more information, contact the Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards unit, at dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us, by phone at (651) 284-5070, 1-800-DIAL-DLI (1-800-342-5354) or TTY (651) 297-4198.