Second Circuit; NY Department of Labor; New York Court of Appeals; prevailing wage; deference

Authored by Gena Usenheimer

How much deference should courts give to interpretive guidance of the New York Department of Labor?  We’ll soon find out, as the Second Circuit has certified the question to the New York Court of Appeals.  The answer has the potential to significantly impact employers throughout New York.

The question arose out of Ramos v. SimplexGrinnell LP
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