COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage & Hour has launched a new Prevailing Wage Rate system making it easier to view wage information for Ohio construction workers, ensuring they’re compensated fairly.
The system, launched June 27, allows users to access prevailing wage rate information by occupation as well as jurisdictional area. The system features additional protections that enhance security.
In Ohio, contractors working on certain publicly funded construction projects are required to pay wages and benefits to their workers that match what is standard for that kind of work in that geographic area. The system helps ensure employees are paid fairly. The Ohio Department of Commerce sets these rates, which can vary depending on the county and trade. The rules regarding prevailing wage rates can be found in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4115.
“The new Prevailing Wage Rate system represents a significant step forward in our commitment to transparency and fairness,” said Stephen Clegg, chief of the Bureau of Wage and Hour. “By making wage information more accessible and secure, we are ensuring that Ohio workers are compensated fairly for their hard work. This upgrade not only benefits workers but also supports businesses and government entities in maintaining compliance with prevailing wage laws.”
As part of the system upgrade, all users who wish to access Prevailing Wage Rate information must now register with an OHID account. Previous login credentials used to access the old system are no longer valid. By utilizing their OHID to access the new platform, individuals are able to update contact and login information through a self-portal, eliminating delays.
To ensure users are able to access Prevailing Wage Rate information without interruption, users should create an OHID account if they do not already have one established. Individuals can register for an OHID account by visiting http://ohid.ohio.gov, and instructions on how to create an account are available here.