METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT OF GREATER CINCINNATI
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
PREVAILING WAGE COMPLAINT
A prevailing wage complaint may be filed with the MSDGC Prevailing Wage Coordinator or the Bureau of Wage and Hour for
investigation. Information regarding filing with the Wage and Hour Bureau can be found at
Before filing a prevailing wage complaint, please read carefully!
You may file a complaint with the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) if:
A. You were or are employed on the project.
B. You meet one of the following:
Any person who submits a bid for the purpose of securing the award of a contract for construction of the public
1.
improvement.
2. Any person acting as a subcontractor of a person mentioned in (B.1.) above.
3. Any bona fide organization of labor which has as members or is authorized to represent employees of a person mentioned in
(B.1. or B.2.) and which exists, in whole or in part, for the purpose of negotiating with employers concerning the wages,
hours, or terms and conditions of employment of employees.
4. Any association having as members any of the persons mentioned in (B.1. or B.2.) of this section.
Do Not Fill Out This Form If:
A. The project has been completed for two (2) years.
B. You acted as an "independent contractor" and not as an "employee" of the business, or you were self-employed.
C. Your claim is against a contractor who you intend to sue in a private action.
D. You already have a judgment involving the same wage claim.
E.
The contractor has filed for bankruptcy. (If so, you will need to contact the Bankruptcy Court for further instructions.)
Filing More Than One Complaint:
A.
You must use a separate complaint form for filing against each contractor and/or project.
B.
Each claimant intending to file against a contractor and/or project must use a separate complaint form.
Completing The Prevailing Wage Complaint Form:
A.
Read all questions on the wage claim form carefully before answering. Please fill out your claim completely, legibly, and
accurately. You must sign and date.
B.
Provide the contractor's name, name of business, correct address, county, and telephone number. You as the claimant are
responsible for providing this information.
C.
To help prove your claim, please provide copies of any documentation you have available. For example, pay stubs or a personal
record of hours worked on the project. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.
D.
Be certain that your name, address, social security number, and telephone number are correct. If you do not have a telephone
number, please provide a phone number where you can be reached. If your address or telephone number changes, it is your
responsibility to notify us immediately or your claim could be closed.
The Prevailing Wage Complaint Form (PDF) can be downloaded at
Return Form to:
Michelle Schaber
Senior Administrative Specialist
City Purchasing Division
805 Central Avenue, Suite 234, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Questions? Call the Prevailing Wage Coordinator at 513-352-3278.
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