by Michaela OLeary | Oct 31, 2023 | Compliance, Davis Bacon, Davis Bacon compliance, Davis Bacon Rates, laws
For the first time in almost 40 years, the Department of Labor (DOL) has revised Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBA) regulations. This Davis-Bacon Act Final Rule went into effect on Oct. 23, 2023, and was designed to “promote compliance, provide appropriate and updated...
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 | 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...
by Jack Biltis | Jan 15, 2019 | Davis Bacon Rates, Prevailing Wage Info
Prevailing wages are set by the U.S Department of Labor based on the specific classification of jobs done based on the type and location of project. Local governments can also intact their own prevailing wage laws, which can regulate wages paid to workers on different...
by Jack Biltis | Oct 8, 2018 | Davis Bacon Rates
Starting January 1, 2019, the Department of Labor has announced that the hourly wage floor will be raised from $10.35 to $10.60 for federal contractor employees. Additionally, tipped employees generally must be paid a minimum cash wage of $7.40 per hour. The...