Did You Know…

• All Maryland state-funded prevailing wage projects valued at $500,000 or more AND individual contractor / subcontractor contracts valued at $100,000 or more are affected by this law?
• 25 cents per hour must be paid for ALL workers or apprentices on a project that are also covered by the applicable prevailing wage determination
• ABC Greater Baltimore has made it easy for you to comply with this law? 
 

How Does The Law Affect You?

For all projects advertised for bids or proposals after July 1, 2013, each contractor performing a state prevailing wage contract valued at more than $100,000 must pay 25 cents per hour for every covered worker on the project into the Maryland state fund or into an eligible state-approved apprenticeship program, including ABC’s. The monies paid for this purpose can then be credited (or deducted) from the fringe benefit portion of the prevailing wage determination on the project, if there is one.  
 

What Are The Penalties For Violations? 

Contractors or subcontractors that do not pay the required fees are liable for fines at twice the amount of unpaid apprenticeship training contributions. Civil penalties of up to $1,000 for each employee and each falsified record can be levied for any person, firm or corporation that willfully falsified or omitted information in connection with prevailing wage records. In addition, the Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) may file suit to require the contractor or subcontractor to pay the amount required including interest, reasonable counsel fees and court costs. 
 

How Do You Comply and Select the Right Recipient?

When contractors are awarded a state-funded project, they will be required to register electronically with the DLLR. Once registered under the Certified Payroll Process, contractors will be asked to which apprenticeship program they want to pay the required 25 cents per hour.

Select Associated Builders and Contractors Craft Training Trust as your contribution recipient. ABC will ensure funds received will be dedicated to providing quality training programs for the betterment of the merit construction industry. Contributions to the ABC Craft Training Trust can be sent to: 2101 E. Biddle St. Suite 5000 Baltimore, MD 21213.