There are many payroll and prevailing wage mistakes that can leave a construction company in trouble with the Department of Labor. The mistake doesn’t have to be big to cause big problems, either. In fact, any violation of Davis-Bacon and Related Act (DBRA) and the...
Construction companies that work on federal contracts that fall under prevailing wage laws like Davis-Bacon and related acts must submit certified payroll reports. These are weekly reports that outline important payroll details to prove that all applicable laws are...
Certified payroll is a type of payroll for construction companies that do prevailing wage work. The term “certified payroll” is generally used to refer collectively to the payroll and reporting requirements placed on government contractors. At the federal level,...
Certified payroll is a requirement of federal prevailing wage laws like the Davis-Bacon and Related Act (DBRA) and the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) oversees the application of these laws and is...
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...
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...
