This information is provided to assist you in the interpretation of particular
requirements for each classification of worker contained in the attached
Schedule of Prevailing Rates.
CLASSIFICATION
It is the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to make the proper classification
of workers taking into account whether the work is heavy and highway, building,
sewer and water, tunnel work, or residential, and to make a determination of
wages and supplements to be paid or provided. It is the responsibility of the
public work contractor to use the proper rate. If there is a question on the
proper classification to be used, please call the district office located
nearest the project. District office locations and phone numbers are
listed below.
PAID HOLIDAYS
Paid Holidays are days for which an eligible employee receives a regular day's
pay, but is not required to perform work. If an employee works on a day listed
as a paid holiday, this remuneration is in addition to payment of the required
prevailing rate for the work actually performed.
OVERTIME
Overtime holiday pay is the premium pay that is required for work performed on
specified holidays. It is only required where the employee actually performs
work on such holidays.
The applicable holidays are listed under HOLIDAYS: OVERTIME. The required rate
of pay for these covered holidays can be found in the OVERTIME PAY section
listings for each classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Particular attention should be given to the supplemental benefit requirements.
Although in most cases the payment or provision of supplements is for each
hour worked, some classifications require the payment or provision of
supplements for each hour paid (including paid holidays on which no work is
performed) and/or may require supplements to be paid or provided at a premium
rate for premium hours worked.
EFFECTIVE DATES
When you review the schedule for a particular occupation, your attention
should be directed to the dates above the column of rates. These are the
dates for which a given set of rates is effective. The rate listed is valid
until the next effective rate change or until the new annual determination
which takes effect on July 1 of each year. All contractors and
subcontractors are required to pay the current prevailing rates of wages and
supplements. If you have any questions please contact the Bureau of Public
Work or visit the New York State Department of Labor website
(www.labor.state.ny.us) for current wage rate information.
APPRENTICE TRAINING RATIOS
The following are the allowable ratios of registered Apprentices to Journey-
workers.
For example, the ratio 1:1,1:3 indicates the allowable initial ratio is one
Apprentice to one Journeyworker. The Journeyworker must be in place on the
project before an Apprentice is allowed. Then three additional Journeyworkers
are needed before a second Apprentice is allowed. The last ratio repeats
indefinitely. Therefore, three more Journeyworkers must be present before a
third Apprentice can be hired, and so on.
Please call Apprentice Training Central Office at (518) 457-6820 if you have
any questions.
Title (Trade) Ratio
Boilermaker 1:1,1:4
Mason 1:1,1:4
Carpenter 1:1,1:4
Electrical (Outside) Lineman 1:1,1:2
Electrician (Inside) 1:1,1:3
Elevator/Escalator Construction & Modernizer 1:1,1:2
Glazier 1:1,1:3
Insulation & Asbestos Worker 1:1,1:4
Iron Worker 1:1,1:6
Laborer 1:1,1:3
Op Engineer 1:1,1:5
Painter 1:1,1:3
Plumber & Steamfitter 1:1,1:3
Roofer 1:1,1:2
Sheet Metal Worker 1:1,1:3
Sprinkler Fitter 1:1,1:2
If you have any questions concerning the attached schedule or would like
additional information, please contact the nearest BUREAU of PUBLIC WORK
District Office or write to:
New York State Department of Labor
Bureau of Public Work
State Office Campus, Bldg. 12
Albany, NY 12240
District Office Locations: Telephone # FAX #
Bureau of Public Work - Albany 518-457-2744 518-485-0240
Bureau of Public Work - Binghamton 607-721-8005 607-721-8004
Bureau of Public Work - Buffalo 716-847-7159 716-847-7650
Bureau of Public Work - Garden City 516-228-3915 516-794-3518
Bureau of Public Work - New York City 212-352-6088 212-352-6580
Bureau of Public Work - Rochester 585-258-4505 585-258-4708
Bureau of Public Work - Syracuse 315-428-4056 315-428-4671
Bureau of Public Work - Utica 315-793-2314 315-793-2514
Bureau of Public Work - White Plains 914-997-9507 914-997-9523
Bureau of Public Work - Central Office 518-457-5589 518-485-1870
(7/01/2004) NOTES Admin.
Overtime/Holiday Codes
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