In the midst of the current COVID19 pandemic, we have compiled some helpful information and resources for prevailing wage contractors working under the Davis Bacon and Service Contract Acts. All companies working on federally funded contracts should take the following...
The U.S. Department of Labor broke records on many fronts in 2019, notably recovering over $320 million in employee back wages and hosting 3,700 compliance education outreach events (more than any year in its history). In January they announced they will be hiring 45...
Complex bureaucratic hierarchy and the usage of endless acronyms are two distinctives of almost any federal government institution. As a contractor, the last thing you have is free-time to navigate the mess so here is a quick one-minute breakdown of who’s who and what...
The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act was passed in 1966 with the intent to ensure all employees engaged on service based federal government contracts are paid as much as the prevailing rates in the location for the same work. According to the U.S. Department of...
The Davis Bacon Act was created in 1931 with the intention of ensuring fair wages for all workers on Federal construction contracts. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): “The DBA applies to contracts involving the construction, alteration, and/or repair...
Funded or "Bona-Fide" Fringe Benefit Plans With funded or "bona-fide" plans the sponsor/employer makes consistent, irrevocable payments into a third party trust. Funds cover premium expenses with third party insurance and benefit providers. “Funded” Fringe Benefit...
General Atomics is perhaps best known for its work in designing and manufacturing the Predator Drone, the company also provides a wide range of research and development including laser weapons, space and satellite systems as well as pioneering the development of the...
The Department of Labor implemented major changes in 2019 which will affect government contractors and their prevailing wage workforces for years to come. At Archer Jordan we thought it worthwhile to put together a concise re-cap of the more significant shifts...
Because prevailing wage law is complex, it can be helpful to learn from the mistakes of other companies and put protocols in-place to protect your own. In this article we'll take a brief look at on such scenario. In July of 2019 the U.S. Department of Labor...
Whether bidding on a new contract or fulfilling an existing one, it is critical for government contractors to be up-to-date with the department of labor’s most current wage determinations. With the DOL’s recent launch of its new beta.sam.gov website the process...
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