Two members of the public attended, and offered oral or written comments at that time. Written comments were received by the Department by the close of the comment period. After consideration of the comments received on the proposed amendments, the Department of Labor and Industry amends the rule exactly as proposed. The Department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received on the proposed amendments to those fringe benefit rates.
Vacation pay is listed for informational purposes only.
It is included in the prevailing wage rate and is not to be included in computations for hourly fringe benefits, or subtracted from the hourly rate after taxes unless the employer is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement. Non-signatory employers must pay the prevailing rate. Vacation should not be included in any overtime calculation. Also, please see page ii of the regular publication for a complete explanation. The actual rates as printed in the original publication remain in effect.