Elledge v. Reichert

This appeal involves the interpretation and application of section 3 of the Prevailing Wage Act (Wage Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 48, par. 39s — 3), which provides:

“Not less than the general prevailing rate of hourly wages for work of a similar character on public works in the locality in which the work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of hourly wages for legal holiday and overtime work, shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics employed by or on behalf of any public body engaged in the construction of public works. Only such laborers, workers and…