Contractors and subcontractors that do prevailing wage work must follow strict rules that govern how laborers and mechanics are paid on qualifying jobs. These regulations are found in various prevailing wage laws, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts(DBRA) and the...
On April 8, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro announced the results of the largest prevailing wage criminal case in US history to date. The recording breaking case involved a large contractor that has received around $1.7 billion in project funding as of...
Complying with prevailing wage laws can be difficult, especially when it comes to keeping up with elements that change, like wage determinations. It can also be difficult to navigate official sources of information for guidance, which can make taking on prevailing...
The Minnesota Department of Labor ruled against two construction companies for prevailing wage violations on a project at Camp Ripley. The ruling includes $54K in back wages along with fines for various labor regulation violations. Here’s what happened This case...
Every construction company that does prevailing wage work knows how time-consuming certified payroll can be. Not only does certified payroll require a lot of time, but it is also easy to make simple mistakes during any part of the process. These mistakes can lead to...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is in charge of investigating labor laws, including Davis-Bacon and other prevailing wage regulations. Recently, the agency investigated and ruled against a military subcontractor for over $108K in...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigates labor violations, including prevailing wage violations on federal jobs. Recently, the agency ruled against a Baltimore based company for several labor law violations that occurred while...
Updated guide on how to read & understand prevailing wage determinations Construction companies that do prevailing wage work understand how difficult it can be to read and understand federal wage determinations. Looking them up and finding the correct...
We’ve have streamlined how we capture I-9 information through our electronic onboarding process. The goal was to make it easier for our clients to capture the information they need to process new hires. Workers will also benefit from this because it will be...
Certified payroll is a tedious, time-consuming, and frustrating requirement for contractors that do prevailing wage work. There are many moving parts to manage, from tracking the hours and roles of workers in the field to keeping up with changing wage determinations....
