Or. Admin. Code § 839-025-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 839-025-0040 - Payment of Fringe Benefits

(1) Each contractor and subcontractor required to pay workers the prevailing rate of wage must pay no less than the hourly rate of pay and fringe benefits as determined by the Commissioner.

(2) The rate of pay for fringe benefits paid to apprentices and trainees shall be not less than such rate paid to the majority of such apprentices and trainees in the same trade or occupation as determined by the commissioner. If there is no majority in the same trade or occupation, as determined by the commissioner, apprentices and trainees shall be paid the full amount of the fringe benefits.

(3) The requirements of section (1) of this rule are met when the amount of the fringe benefit or benefits is paid to the worker, in cash, in lieu of a third party administering a fringe benefit or benefits program.

(4) When a contractor or subcontractor pays an hourly rate of pay which exceeds that which is determined by the Commissioner, the amount by which the rate is exceeded may be credited toward payment of the amount of fringe benefits determined by the Commissioner for the trade or occupation.

(5) When a contractor or subcontractor pays a rate for any one fringe benefit which exceeds that which is determined for the fringe benefit, the amount by which the rate is exceeded may be credited toward payment of the amount to be paid for all fringe benefits as determined by the Commissioner for the trade or occupation.

(6) When a contractor or subcontractor pays an amount for fringe benefits which exceeds that which is determined by the Commissioner the amount by which it exceeds the determination may be credited toward payment of the hourly rate of pay as determined by the Commissioner.

Or. Admin. Code § 839-025-0040

BL 14-1982, f. 10-19-82, ef. 10-20-82; BL 1-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-29-97; BL 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-29-97; Renumbered from 839-016-0040, BLI 7-2005, f. 2-25-05, cert. ef. 3-1-05

Stat. Auth.: ORS 279 & 651

Stats. Implemented: ORS 279.350