What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how does it affect me?
The Davis-Bacon Act requires the payment of prevailing wage rates (which are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000.
What is Davis Bacon record keeping?
Davis Bacon Sample Guide Record keeping Under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, covered contractors must maintain payroll and basic records for all laborers and mechanics during the course of the work and for a period of three years thereafter.
What are Davis-Bacon labor standards?
Davis-Bacon labor standards stipulate the wage payment requirements for Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers, Laborers, and other construction work classifications that may be needed for the project. The Davis-Bacon wage decision that applies to the project contains a schedule of work classifications and wage rates that must be followed.
Where can I find wage determinations for Davis Bacon?
A. Davis Bacon Wage Determinations for all parts of the United States are available free of charge on the Internet at the following address: http://www.wdol.gov/. (Revised: September 2010) Q. How do we pay Holiday pay on Davis-Bacon, especially if we are already at 1 1/2 pay rate for over 40 hours before the holiday? A.
What is a federal Davis Bacon journeyman?
Federal Davis Bacon only has two worker classifications: Journeyman and Apprentice, so an ET working on a Federal Davis-Bacon job must be paid at the Journeyman rate. An ET cannot be paid the Apprentice rate unless the ET is indentured with a Federally-approved apprentice program such as WECA’s.
Where can I find the Davis Bacon office?
You can locate the regional DOL Davis Bacon office in your state at the following Internet address: http://www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm. (Revised: September 2010) Q. We are providing vegetation clearance and lawn mowing on a federally funded project. Are Davis Bacon wages in effect? A.
What are davisdavis-Bacon prevailing wages?
Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, including fringe benefits, must be paid on all hours worked on federally-funded projects in excess of $2,000;
What are Davis-Bacon labor standards clauses?
Davis-Bacon labor standards clauses must be included in covered contracts in order to ensure that contractors and subcontractors pay laborers at least the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determination (including fringe benefits) for the work performed.
What are the components of Davis Bacon compliance?
We have broken down the components of Davis Bacon compliance to make it easier for your business to get into government contracting. Certified Payroll – Submitting certified payroll reports is an important part of the Davis Bacon Act because it is the document that certifies that the correct wages and fringes are paid to workers.