The White House has completed its review of the US DOL's proposal that would "update and modernize" the Davis-Bacon Act--particularly as it will be applied on federally funded infrastructure projects. The rule will likely be released to the public in the very near future. See here for more … [Read more...] about White House Completes Review of Proposal to Update Davis-Bacon Act
Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
As of January 30, 2022, some federal contractors now have a minimum wage of $15/hour. This increase comes as part of President Biden's Executive Order 14026. See here for more information: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/save-the-date-federal-contractors-to-5278406/ … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
DOL Offers Virtual Seminars This Month on Minimum Wage Executive Order Compliance
The US Department of Labor is offering seminars on January 26 and January to "increase awareness and improve compliance with federal prevailing wage requirements among employers performing work on federal construction or service contracts." They will specifically be addressing Executive Order 14026 … [Read more...] about DOL Offers Virtual Seminars This Month on Minimum Wage Executive Order Compliance
Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
Now that the U.S. House has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly. States will be receiving funding for infrastructure investments. For example, Oregon is expected to receive $5 Billion. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Oregon to Receive $5 Billion from Infrastructure Bill
Dump Truck Drivers in Nevada May Be Affected in New Lawsuit
The Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors of Nevada filed a lawsuit against the DOL for allegedly violating its own rules in the 2017 wage survey by using data from Las Vegas to determine prevailing construction wages in northern Nevada counties. Specifically, they … [Read more...] about Dump Truck Drivers in Nevada May Be Affected in New Lawsuit
DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employment. Employers can earn tax credits ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 if they hire eligible jobseekers in targeted groups, such as … [Read more...] about DOL Provides More Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit