Singleton v. AT&T Mobility Services, LLC

**Court Rules Corporate Officers Must Follow Wage Record Rules on Public Projects** A construction company, Cugliotta Brothers, Inc., challenged a Department of Labor decision about wage record-keeping requirements. The company argued that when corporate officers (like company owners or executives) personally performed manual construction work on government projects, they shouldn't have to follow the same wage documentation rules that apply to regular employees. These "prevailing wage" laws require contractors on public projects to pay workers specific minimum wages and keep detailed records. The court disagreed with the company and upheld the Department of Labor's position. The court ruled that corporate officers who do hands-on construction work must be treated the same as any other worker when it comes to wage record-keeping requirements on public projects. This decision matters for workers because it strengthens enforcement of prevailing wage laws. These laws ensure construction workers on government projects receive fair wages that match local standards. By requiring all workers—even company executives—to be properly documented and paid according to prevailing wage rules, the court helps prevent contractors from avoiding their legal obligations. This protects workers from unfair wage practices and helps maintain fair competition among contractors bidding on public projects.