If you work in construction or certain buildings services, such as security or fire guard, on projects or buildings supported by at least some government funding, you may be entitled to receive prevailing wages.

"Prevailing wages" are hourly rates set by the government to ensure that workers on publicly-funded construction and buildings projects receive a fair wage similar to that of union workers.

If you believe you may be owed prevailing wages, you should contact an employment attorney with experience handling prevailing wage matters. Pelton Graham LLC has handled prevailing wage matters throughout New York state, and prevailing wage issues in California; our attorneys are happy to answer your questions in a free consultation. We can walk you through the process, and as contingency fee lawyers, we only get paid if you get paid.