Aliecia Taormina, CCEP, MCA has over 20 years of experience in construction (including a role as a Senior Compliance Manager of a Fortune 300 contractor), accumulating extensive prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon knowledge over her career Tune into this month’s installment of our Live Ask the Expert Series – now in video format! Our Davis-Bacon expert and Master […]
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News Room: Restitution for Rikers Island Cleaners Following Wage Theft
The State of New York has recovered nearly $1.13 million in stolen wages for employees of a maintenance company that provided cleaning services during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. An investigation uncovered widespread labor violations, including wage theft, failure to provide paid sick leave, illegal kickbacks, and retaliation against workers who complained. As a […]
News Room: LCPtracker CEO Mark Douglas Talks Compliance and Workforce Development on Industry Podcast
Listen in as LCPtracker CEO Mark Douglas sits down with PublicCEO to discuss the essential elements of building a sustainable construction workforce. Watch on PublicCEO These materials are being issued with the understanding that LCPtracker is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services and is providing these for informational purposes only. If legal, […]
The Cost of Non-Compliance in Public Works Construction
Construction is a highly regulated industry, with strict labor laws and compliance requirements—especially for government-funded projects. Even though meeting these regulations can feel like a burden, the cost of non-compliance is much worse. Contractors who fail to adhere to prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, and workforce requirements can face serious financial and reputational consequences. […]
The All-Agency Memorandums Impacting Public Works Construction
Under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), All-Agency Memorandums (AAMs) serve as critical tools for ensuring consistent application of prevailing wage laws. Issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, these memorandums provide essential guidance on interpreting and applying regulations across federal and federally assisted construction projects. Their purpose is to clarify ambiguities, address emerging challenges, […]
Navigating Contract Compliance and Supplier Diversity in Construction
Anyone that has read a blog or two on this site is probably well aware that we tend to focus on the big, bad world of Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage here. But chances are, if you’ve ever played a role in a public works project – whether as a contractor or government agency – you’ve […]
Ask the Expert: January 2025
Ask the Expert Takeover The theme of this month’s Ask the Expert installment is Contract Compliance and Supplier Diversity. Speaking on the topic is GCAP Service’s Ed Salcedo. Ed Salcedo brings a wealth of experience in supplier diversity and contract compliance, honed through leadership roles, including Vice President of Contract Compliance and Ethics Officer for […]
News Room: Indictment Accuses New York Contractor of Willfully Underpaying Workers
A contractor based in Riverhead, New York, has been indicted for willfully failing to pay the prevailing wage on a public works contract for a renovation project in Brookhaven, New York. The charges stem from allegations of misclassifying employees’ job categories on certified payrolls, resulting in over $83,000 in unpaid wages. The owner of this […]
News Room: Department of Labor Defends Prevailing Wage Rule for Truck Drivers
Following a legal challenge, the Department of Labor is defending its rule to extend prevailing wage protections to truck drivers working on federally funded projects. A federal court in Texas blocked the rule, but the DOL is now appealing the decision in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. This case highlights ongoing debates on the […]
The What, Why, When, Where and How of Contractor Conformance Requests
Construction projects often involve specialized work that doesn’t align with the classifications listed in the prevailing wage determination. When this happens, a conformance request is the solution. By addressing these gaps, contractors can maintain compliance, protect workers’ rights, and avoid project delays. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the process effectively. What is […]
