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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court and held that the build-to-suit lease for the State Police constitutes 'public work' under the Prevailing Wage Act, meaning prevailing wages must be paid to construction workers on the project.
PSP NE, LLC v. PWAB Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
PSP NE, LLC was involved in a dispute about whether construction workers on a build-to-suit lease project for the Pennsylvania State Police had to be paid "prevailing wages"—the standard wage rates set for public construction projects in the state.
What the Court Decided
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled in favor of the workers. The court determined that this construction project qualified as "public work" under the Prevailing Wage Act, meaning the employer was required to pay construction workers the established prevailing wage rates for the job.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects construction workers by ensuring they receive fair, standardized wages on certain projects involving public entities like the State Police. When work is classified as "public work," employers cannot pay workers below the legally required prevailing wage rate. This decision reinforces that even lease arrangements involving government entities must follow prevailing wage laws, giving workers stronger protections against inadequate compensation on these types of projects.
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