New Mexico Contractor Violations Lead to Thousands in Back Wages for Electricians

January 19, 2023

The New Mexico Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW Local 611 suspected Alive Electric, a New Mexico contractor, was not complying with apprenticeship ratios on their latest project, Westside Vehicle Maintenance. These suspicions of violations were brought to the attention of Torres Consulting and Law Group’s compliance team who looked further into […]


New Mexico Contractor Caught Misclassifying Electrical Workers

The New Mexico Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and IBEW Local 611 found evidence of job misclassifications on a construction project at the Lincoln County Medical Center by VA Electric contractors. Concerns about these job misclassifications were reported to Torres Consulting and Law Group’s compliance team for further investigation. TCLG found that eight […]


TCLG Recovers Over $26,000 in Back Wages for New Mexico Electricians

New Mexico contractor Tom Hagan Enterprises Inc. (THECO) began construction on a new project at the Barrancas Mesa Elementary School. The New Mexico Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and IBEW Local 611 were alerted that there were payroll inconsistencies. They enlisted the help of Torres Consulting and Law Group’s compliance team to investigate. […]


David Cook, Arizona State Representative (LD 7)

November 9, 2022

“If you need a team that can provide innovative strategies and comprehensive solutions that bridge political party lines, Torres Consulting and Law Group is the firm you want to work with.”


Berdetta Hodge, Tempe City Council

“Nobody in Arizona is more effective at advocating for the working class than Torres Consulting and Law Group. We’ve worked side-by-side on several projects since beginning my journey on the Tempe Union School Board and now the Tempe City Council. I can always depend on their professionalism and expertise to help expand opportunities for economic […]


Aaron Marquez, Phoenix Union High School Governing Board Member

“Their scope of service incorporates all levels of government. I’m proud of our work on the Phoenix Union High School Governing Board, and I couldn’t have done it without the expertise of TCLG.”


Andrés Cano, Arizona State Representative (LD 20)

“Whenever a bill related to a client of Torres Consulting & Law Group passes through the legislature, I trust their team to provide detailed analysis and insight on how it will impact the constituents I represent. Their unparalleled commitment to working families makes them the perfect ally to fight alongside.”


Jason Sangster, Business Manager, Ironworkers Local 75

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the staff at Torres Consulting & Law Group for many years. I’m confident in the future of our Local now that I have a team of fierce political advocates in my corner.”


Blueline Mechanical Ordered to Pay Back Wages on Affordable Housing Project

August 3, 2022

Contractors who misuse taxpayer dollars on Davis-Bacon-regulated projects by not paying workers their earned wages need to be held accountable. That’s the case with Blueline Mechanical, a subcontractor on an affordable housing project in Tampa, Florida. After examining certified payrolls for The Boulevard at West River affordable housing project in Tampa, Torres Consulting and Law […]


Sheet Metal Workers Win After DOL Review Reveals Contractors’ Inaccurate Wage Survey Responses

August 2, 2022

Regional worker wage surveys are supposed to ensure that workers on federally funded projects governed by Davis-Bacon and Related Acts are paid the wages they have earned. Yet, when contractors provide inaccurate information on their wage surveys, whether dishonestly or by mistake, it’s workers who feel the effects. Torres Consulting and Law Group noticed that […]


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