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...
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...
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 sat down to talk with our Director of HR Services, Andrea Porter, regarding the top issues companies face when doing prevailing wage work. As the head of human resources, she has a lot of insight into the real-world challenges companies deal with every day as...
Certified payroll is a confusing topic, especially for construction companies new to doing prevailing wage work. Not only are there federal rules in place, there are also many areas with state and municipal prevailing wage laws as well. This adds to the complication...
Hourly wages and fringe benefits are pre-determined for those that work on qualifying public works projects. Wage determinations are the published list of these wage and fringe benefit rates for each labor category that falls under these guidelines. There are federal...
