The House Ways and Means Committee is voting this week on tax incentives for clean energy, including a proposal on an expanded credit for electric vehicles that would give automakers using prevailing wage jobs an additional $4,000 per vehicle credit. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about House Committee Voting on Clean Energy Tax Credits
US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August
Per the DOL, due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be hosting virtual Prevailing Wage Seminars in 2021. Attendance is free, but registration is required. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/seminars … [Read more...] about US DOL Offering Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage Law in August
“Reckless Misclassification” Under Davis-Bacon Act Can Result in False Claims Act Liability
A U.S. Court of Appeal in the 3rd Circuit has held that "reckless misclassification” of workers under Davis-Bacon can result in a contractor being liable for charges under the False Claims Act. This is significant because intent to defraud the government is not required and could apply to … [Read more...] about “Reckless Misclassification” Under Davis-Bacon Act Can Result in False Claims Act Liability
US DOL to Update Davis-Bacon Act
In the coming months, the US Department of Labor will be rolling out new regulations relating to workers and contractors. And in November, the Department proposes to update and modernize the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to provide greater clarity and enhance their … [Read more...] about US DOL to Update Davis-Bacon Act
US Senate Passes $52 Million Bill to Spend on Semiconductor Chips
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act was passed by the US Senate earlier this week to direct $52 million in emergency spending to incentivize US manufacturers of semiconductor chips. Any funded projects would have to pay workers prevailing wages. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about US Senate Passes $52 Million Bill to Spend on Semiconductor Chips
The American Jobs Plan Will Create More Affordable Housing and Jobs
The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing The American Jobs Plan to invest in affordable housing and create middle-class jobs for local communities. "Employers will be required to pay workers prevailing wages; enter into project labor, community workforce, and local hire agreements; and use … [Read more...] about The American Jobs Plan Will Create More Affordable Housing and Jobs