Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Q. Is the MLMA a state agency?
A. No, as our literature clearly states we are a private non-profit organization. Our funding comes from various labor organizations and contractors.
Q. The Montana Department Of Labor monitors State Prevailed Wage projects. Isn’t the MLMA duplicating their efforts?
A. No, the MLMA compliance investigators work closely with the state‘s compliance specialists to make sure that we are not monitoring the same projects. Due to the sheer volume of state prevailed projects let each year, we have no problem in keeping busy without monitoring projects already being monitored by the State.
Q. Are Davis- Bacon and State Prevailed Wages the same as Union Wages?
A. No, the US Department Of Labor, and the State Department Of Labor conduct surveys to establish The Davis-Bacon and State Prevailed Wage.
Q. Do I have to file an official complaint to get the prevailed wage that I am due?
A. In some cases yes. However, most of the back wage recoveries that we make are on a voluntary basis by the contractor. If you don’t want your name brought up we won’t bring it up. As long as we know that the contractor isn’t paying correctly and we inform the contractor that we know, they usually do the right thing and pay back wages and pay correct wages in the future, as they do not want an official complaint filed against them. We will be happy to discuss with you your options.