Certified payroll is tricky, so it is easy to see how Davis-Bacon violations can occur. There are so many factors involved, each of which has to be correct in order for a contractor to stay compliant. Adding to the complication is the fact that an investigation into a...
Payroll comes with its own set of terms and processes. Certified payroll is similar to standard payroll but includes some unique terms that revolve around the regulations that govern prevailing wage work. Even if you work in payroll or already process certified...
A New Jersey government contractor working on a public works project was recently found to be in violation of state prevailing wage law. During the investigation, additional violations were found, leading to not only a find, but additional investigations into the...
Staying compliant is a constant concern for government contractors. Every aspect of your day on the job is affected, from how you track and pay hours to your weekly reporting responsibilities. Mistakes are easy to make, and even a simple error can lead to larger...
Prevailing wage mistakes aren’t the only type of violation that can get you in hot water. There are many labor laws that can leave a company under investigation and owing money for recovered wages and penalties. And once an investigation starts, it may uncover...
With the recent Executive Order regarding COVID vaccine mandates for federal employees and contractors, many companies are weighing their options and obligations. While the situation is still evolving and further guidance is needed, we do have some insight into what...
New York governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a law which makes construction contractors in New York liable for the wages owed to employees of the subcontractors working under them. In Senate bill S2766C, prime contractors will be responsible for wage and benefit...
The CARES act created the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as a way to help companies keep workers employed throughout the pandemic. There have been changes to the law along with some grey areas surrounding how aspects of the ERC are supposed to be applied. While there...
President Biden issued an executive order earlier this month regarding the Path Out of the Pandemic plan aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19. Although this is considered to be a 6-fold, multi-faceted plan, two central portions focus on vaccine mandates and...
Many construction companies turn to government contracts to help grow their business. Taking government contracts can be a great way to keep your crews busy, but there are some things you’ll need to know first. For example, to bid on federal jobs you have to register...
