Why might an employer want to obtain a PWD from the National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC)?
Under the Department’s regulations, the Department will deem the PWD from the NPWC as correct as to the amount of the wage in the event of an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division. However, this “safe harbor” does not protect an employer who has failed to pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage, and/or who has paid a wage that is lower than a wage required under any other applicable Federal, State or local law.
Related Questions
- My health care organization employer is undertaking the process to obtain national certification. How will the NMPL help both me and my employer in that process?
- If an employer requests a PWD from the National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC), does it have to obtain a determination from the NPWC before filing the LCA?
- How can I contact the National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC)?
