The U.S. Department of Labor issued an updated version of its Prevailing Wage Resource Book on April 1. The updated version includes changes to the Davis-Bacon regulations that came into effect last fall. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Department of Labor Issues New Prevailing Wage Resource Book
Executive Order to Increase Use of Apprenticeships
President Biden is issuing an Executive Oder to expand registered apprenticeships in the federal workforce by encouraging agencies to provide preferences for hiring on projects. The goal is to expand training pathways to good-paying jobs. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Executive Order to Increase Use of Apprenticeships
Lawsuit Filed to Strike Down New Prevailing Wages
A construction trade group filed a lawsuit earlier this week to strike down the DOL's new rule to boost wages for workers on federally funded infrastructure projects. They claim that the rule violates the Davis-Bacon Act by allowing wage rates to be set at a higher level than actual prevailing … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed to Strike Down New Prevailing Wages
Final Rule for Davis-Bacon Act Now In Effect
On October 23, 2023, the USDOL announced that the final rule modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act regulations have been officially implemented. The changes provide greater clarity for contractors and improves the department’s ability to administer and enforce the labor standards. See here for more … [Read more...] about Final Rule for Davis-Bacon Act Now In Effect
New Proposed Regulations about Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Under the IRA
The US Treasury and the IRS recently released proposed regulations that would provide more clarity on how taxpayers can satisfy prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on certain clean energy projects under the Inflation Reduction Act. It also specifically addresses recordkeeping and … [Read more...] about New Proposed Regulations about Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Under the IRA
New Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements Effective October 23, 2023
The Department of Labor recently published a new rule regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and its wage requirements for construction workers. This is the first major change in 40 years. The new rule will take effect on October 23, 2023. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about New Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements Effective October 23, 2023