LEO, LCPtracker, and Overtime: Mastering Michigan Public Works

In this episode of The Prevailing Wage Report, host Mark Van Auken sits down with Heather Torretta, owner of Prevailing Wage Consulting, to tackle the massive compliance shift in Michigan. Following a six-year repeal, Michigan reinstated its prevailing wage legislation in early 2024 with the Prevailing Wages on State Projects Act, fundamentally changing requirements for public works contractors across the state.

Heather breaks down mandatory contractor registration through LEO (Labor Opportunities Commission), submitting certified payroll via LCPtracker, and managing tight 10-day reporting windows. She addresses the unique shared liability structure between prime contractors and subcontractors, crucial overtime and double-time rules, and the state's approach to civil penalties and Attorney General enforcement. Finally, Heather shares practical strategies for building pre-construction compliance systems to ensure every labor report is verified before work begins.

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Host: Mark Van Auken

Guest: Heather Torretta, Owner of Prevailing Wage Consulting

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

00:00 Build Compliance Early

00:44 Michigan's Legislative Return

01:48 Covered Public Projects

03:32  LEO & LCPtracker Registration

05:54 Shared Subcontractor Liability

07:26 10-Day Payroll Rules

09:11 Penalties & AG Enforcement

11:18 Would You Rather

13:04 Pre-Construction Verification Advice