Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
Are you a contractor or subcontractor? Are you working on construction projects covered by Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and reporting requirements? The following resources are for you.
Prevailing Wages
The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires the payment of prevailing wage rates, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, to laborers and mechanics. Prevailing wages are used for most federal construction projects costing more than $2,000.
Contractor's Guide to Davis-Bacon
This guide is for contractors and subcontractors. It explains the requirements for construction projects covered by the federal Davis-Bacon Act and other labor laws.
Construction Categories: Definitions and Examples
Before selecting the proper wage determination for a project, you must select the correct construction category. This document defines the four categories of construction (building, heavy, highway, or residential) and provides help in determining the type of construction a project falls under.
Wage Determinations/ General Decisions
A wage determination, as defined by the Department of Labor (DOL), is "a list of wage rates and fringe benefit rates for each classification of laborers and mechanics…which has been determined to be prevailing in a given area for a particular type of construction."
Payroll Form
This form must filled out weekly by contractors/subcontractors for each employee working on a project covered by Davis-Bacon requirements.
Payroll Checklist
This is a checklist of items to review before submitting payroll documents.
Subcontractor Instructions
This document gives instructions for submitting Certified Payroll Reports.
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