by Shawna Coronado | Aug 30, 2019 | Davis Bacon compliance, Davis Bacon Rates, Prevailing Wage Info
The Davis-Bacon Act, which applies to federally funded or assisted construction projects, does not specifically outline apprenticeship requirements. However, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may issue apprenticeship regulations and standards separately. eBacon is an...
by Jack Biltis | Aug 27, 2019 | Compliance, Prevailing Wage Info, Regulation Updates
Earlier this month, Comptroller Susana Mendoza signed an executive order aimed at refocusing enforcement of state prevailing wage laws for construction projects receiving money from the state of Illinois. This year a $45 billion funding agreement went into effect for...
by Jack Biltis | Aug 16, 2019 | Compliance, Prevailing Wage Info
Many contractors that perform work in San Jose, CA might be surprised to find out that prevailing wage requirements will apply to certain private projects fully or partially subsidized by the city. This expansion of prevailing wage laws was passed on June 25,...
by Jack Biltis | Aug 14, 2019 | Compliance, laws
Colorado is the latest to join the growing list of states prohibiting private employers from inquiring into, or requiring disclosure of, an applicant’s criminal history on an initial employment application, effective September 1, 2019. The law also prohibits employers...
by Jack Biltis | Aug 12, 2019 | Compliance
The DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released new compliance documents and an online portal for federal contractors in early August 2019. These resources are available to help contractors stay in compliance with laws enforced by the OFCCP,...