Missouri's policy says that workers doing public construction jobs must be paid at least the going rate for similar work in that area, or a set minimum wage for public construction — whichever one applies. This does not cover maintenance work.
290.220. Policy declared. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Missouri that a wage of no less than the for work of a similar character in the in which the work is performed or the , whichever is applicable, shall be paid to all workers employed by or on behalf of any engaged in , of .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1957 p. 574 § 2, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1729, et al.)
Related Missouri laws
Prevailing wage rates required on construction of public works
RSMo 290.230
Definitions
RSMo 290.210
On-the-job training periods, use of entry-level workers and apprentices
RSMo 290.235
Department inquiry into complaints
RSMo 290.240
Applicable wage rates, incorporation into contracts
RSMo 290.250
Determination of prevailing wage
RSMo 290.257
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