Q: In the state of New Mexico is the G.C. liable on a prevailing wage job to pay a 3rd party employee if their employedidnt
We were a 3rd party contr ax actor which my employer gave us run around on wages for prevailing wages and were afraid if we pursue this hell never pay and close the doors. Got to thinkin what is certified payroll for to account for every penny spent of tax payers money so if our boss goes belly up maybe the bigger contractor is accountable then if so theyll have the me ax nd and resources to recover from our old employer
A: In theory, the GC should be liable for the unpaid subs, yes.
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