by Shawna Coronado | Mar 9, 2023 | Compliance, laws, Prevailing Wage Info, Prevailing wage violation
Prevailing wage laws are designed to ensure that construction workers on government-funded projects are paid fair wages based on local averages. While 24 states currently lack such laws, South Dakota is looking to join the movement with Senate Bill 110. This blog post...
by Shawna Coronado | Dec 7, 2022 | laws, Tax credits
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently, with guidance issued regarding the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements within the legislation. The IRA is set to have a significant impact on the construction industry by incentivizing green...
by Shawna Coronado | Sep 15, 2022 | Employee Benefits, laws, Payroll, Prevailing Wage Info
Construction PTO Management, particularly certified payroll, can pose complexities, yet it’s not the only problematic administrative task. In the construction industry PTO – or Paid Time Off – accrual is more challenging. This occurs because any given job...
by Shawna Coronado | Mar 21, 2022 | Compliance, laws, Uncategorized
The world of federal contracting can be complex, and keeping up with changing regulations is crucial. This year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) introduced the Contractor Portal, a new online platform for verifying compliance with...
by Shawna Coronado | Mar 17, 2022 | Davis Bacon, Davis Bacon compliance, laws
The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and its related acts (DBRA) are cornerstones of federal labor law in the construction industry. These laws ensure that workers on government-funded projects are paid fair, prevailing wages. This blog post will unpack the concept of prevailing...
by Shawna Coronado | Nov 1, 2021 | Davis Bacon, Labor law, sca
The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), Davis-Bacon Related Acts and the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) are federal labor laws. They each set up prevailing wages and a variety of other requirements that all government contractors must follow. Notable distinctions exist...