Prevailing Wage HB34 Overhaul passed Missouri Senate
The Missouri senate has passed legislation that is changing how the minimum wage required for public construction projects is calculated for rural counties. Currently their projects are being calculated based on volunteer surveys collected and submitted by contractors on public work projects. With this bill passing it allows the wage survey to be split between […]
Read More...The Staff Corner: April 2013
Benefits of Direct Payroll Interface Written by: Minendra Patel DPI Specialist A Direct Payroll Interface Model is a beneficial tool for uploading employee records with speed and ease. It is an instrument that is custom fit to any given certified payroll, which allows a contractor to upload an unlimited amount of employee records in a matter […]
Read More...Kentucky Serious Injury Rate Rose 11% After Repeal of Prevailing Wage Law
Prevailing wage laws have been instrumental in promoting local economies and creating higher standards of living and a better quality of life for millions of American workers. The study written by Steve Cooper from “Wepartypatriots.com” shows the importance of these laws: In a recent study, when comparing Kansas with 15 other Plains States, injury rose […]
Read More...The Staff Corner: March 2013
The Importance of an Electronic Signature By: Benjamin Quirarte Support Techician When working with LCPtracker most of our information is electronic and web based. For this reason having an electronic signature is necessary. This avoids having to waste paper and time in printing documents and physically signing those documents. This would totally defeat the purpose […]
Read More...Funding Announced for Solar Manufacturing and Workforce Development
The Energy Department has offered $15 Million for innovations in U.S Solar Manufacturing. This large investment will confirm the future standardization of solar systems in the United States. Two projects recently announced are creating an infrastructure for a new generation of clean energy and providing research opportunities for minority students on DOE projects. To learn […]
Read More...The Staff Corner: February 2013
Customer Service – How LCPtracker Support Can Help You by Stacey Doll Data and Support/Documentation Training Manager Did you know LCPtracker has several tools available to assist you besides calling or emailing our support staff? We have videos you can watch 24/7 when you log in with your user id as well as training documents that […]
Read More...USACE Encouraged to Use Electronic Software
A recent Procurement Instruction Letter (PIL) sent to all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) organizations, encouraged the use of an electronic, commercially available system to process and submit Davis-Bacon certified payrolls to the government. The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors performing on federally funded and federally assisted construction contracts to submit weekly payroll statements to the Contracting Officer. […]
Read More...The Staff Corner: January 2013
LCPtracker will be implementing a new blog series this year, “The Staff Corner.” Each month one staff member will submit an article highlighting relevant industry news or their expertise within the labor compliance industry. Check back each month for new articles! When Change is Good by Carson McDougald Support Technician Certified Payrolls have traditionally been […]
Read More...California Edition of What Every Contractor Should Know About Prevailing Wages
California Prevailing Wage Law: Wages Established By Geographic Region In California, prevailing wage rates are also established by geographic region. California has statewide rates, rates for large geographic regions, (i.e. Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego) and wage rates determined by counties. Generally there are about a dozen craft classifications established on a statewide basis. Ironworker is the […]
Read More...New Labor Compliance Software implemented
Unified Government funded projects greater than $15,000 require that all contractors and subcontractors adhere to the Davis Bacon Act and pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits listed by the Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor. Additionally, an increasing number of Economic Development […]
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