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New Wage Order for Missouri Contractors

by | May 22, 2019 | Davis Bacon Rates

On July 1st, 2019, the final Annual Wage Order (Wage Order 26) will be published and all parts of the Missouri Prevailing Wage Law (HB1729) will be fully implemented. This new wage order will apply to government projects that are valued at $75,000 or more. This wage...

Fringe Benefits: Workers’ Compensation Premiums

by | Apr 25, 2019 | Fringe Benefits

Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) insurance is an expensive, yet important part of your overall HR compliance requirements. Workers’ comp costs are calculated based on the total pay for an employee — these costs can add up if employees are doing riskier work. The...

Paying fringes in cash can cost thousands

by | Apr 16, 2019 | Fringe Benefits

Construction companies are wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars each year by paying fringe benefits in cash. Working on government contracts requires contractors and subcontractors to abide by the Davis Bacon Act, in which companies have to pay a certain...

Alaska Prevailing Wage Laws

by | Jan 28, 2019 | Prevailing Wage Info

Below are some frequently asked questions about prevailing wage laws in Alaska. Contact us for any specific questions. What is Prevailing Wage? The prevailing wage rate was established to ensure that contractors have a level playing field when bidding on government...