Davis-Bacon Act Explained: What Employers Must Know in 2025
The Davis-Bacon Act applies to every federal construction contract exceeding $2,000. This law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay wages that match the local rates for that geographic location. Your business must comply with this legislation when handling federally funded construction, alteration, or repair work. Projects worth over $100,000 face extra requirements under the Contract […]
How to Get Prevailing Wage Determination Right: Expert Guide for Employers [2025]
Getting prevailing wage determination right protects your business from costly compliance failures when hiring foreign workers in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that hiring foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers in comparable positions. Your compliance status and bottom line depend on an accurate […]
State vs. Federal Prevailing Wage: What Contractors Need to Know
Understanding prevailing wage laws can be one of the most challenging aspects of managing a construction project effectively. These laws set the minimum wages for workers on construction projects. They become more complex for federally funded projects or those with state funding. Understanding the nuanced differences between state and federal prevailing wage requirements is critical […]
Certified Payroll: Guide for Contractors
You’ve landed a federal project. The numbers look promising, the crew is ready, and the deadline feels achievable. However, the paperwork is the part that can quietly derail profitability and jeopardize your reputation, and then comes into play. For contractors and project leaders, certified payroll isn’t just another compliance box to check. It’s the difference […]
Davis-Bacon Act Explained: What Every Contractor Needs to Know in 2025
The Davis-Bacon Act is a federal law that can result in significant penalties and back wages for your construction company if you’re not compliant. Many contractors working on federal projects find that these prevailing wage requirements create serious financial risks that can derail project profitability. The Davis-Bacon Act requires straightforward compliance: workers on federal construction […]
What is Prevailing Wage? A Simple Guide for Employers
Prevailing wage compliance can make or break your construction business when working on public projects. While minimum wage laws exist worldwide, with nearly 200 countries establishing basic wage requirements, prevailing wage represents something entirely different. This regulation carries serious financial consequences for contractors who get it wrong. The U.S. Department of Labor defines prevailing wage […]
NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY In 1931, under the leadership of Herbert Hoover, the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) came into effect, laying the foundation for fair compensation in the construction industry. The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that workers receive the prevailing wage for their contributions to […]
NAVIGATING THE WH-347 FORM
NAVIGATING THE WH-347 FORM: UNDERSTANDING COLUMN THREE AND WORK CLASSIFICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION PAYROLL When it comes to managing construction projects and ensuring fair compensation for workers, understanding the intricacies of the WH-347 form is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll delve into Column Three, specifically focusing on the work classification and its impact on determining […]
THE COPELAND KICKBACK ACT
The Copeland Anti-Kickback Act is a U.S. federal law that aims to prevent the occurrence of kickbacks in government contracts involving labor. Enacted in 1934, the law is named after its sponsor, Senator Royal S. Copeland. The primary purpose of the act is to protect the interests of workers by prohibiting contractors and subcontractors from […]
WHAT ARE APPROVED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS?
There are mandatory and approved payroll deductions that are deducted to the employee’s paycheck each payroll period. Approved payroll deductions refer to authorized deductions from an employee’s salary or wages. These deductions are typically agreed upon between the employer and the employee and are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before the employee receives their paycheck. […]