What must an employer do to obtain a prevailing wage determination?
As part of the labor certification process, the employer must supply the prevailing wage for the job which the employer wishes to hire the foreign worker. The prevailing wage is defined by the Department of Labor as “the average wage paid to similarly employed workers in the requested occupation in the area of intended employment.” Employers should contact the State Workforce Agency (SWA) in the jurisdiction of the proposed employment in order to obtain a copy of the prevailing wage.
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