Wage Compliance involves monitoring active City of Austin construction projects to verify compliance by the Contractor with Section 00830 of the Contract Documents, which covers Wage Rates and Payroll Reporting. All laborers and mechanics working on these projects must be paid at least the prevailing wage for their trade, as set by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

City personnel enforce compliance by visiting the project site, requiring display of wage postings and conducting wage audits. Any project receiving Federal funding is subject to continuous audit throughout its duration.

Informational Documents:

Wage Compliance Brochure (PDF)

Wage Compliance Presentation (PDF)

In 2010, Austin City Council approved an ordinance requiring rest breaks be provided to all workers at construction sites within the city. The following posters are to be displayed at all times on site and visible to the workers:

Rest Break Ordinance Posters (PDF)