Question We are an institution that receives federal funding through the Pell Grant Program and Direct Student Loans program. Our projects can also include funds from local taxes, bond programs, and state allocations. If we include the Davis-Bacon requirement in our GC contracts, are we required to review certify payrolls submitted by subs? Answer: From […]
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Ask the Expert: July 2024
Question Are land surveyors required to pay Davis Bacon Wages when there is not a wage rate? Answer: Another interesting topic – this time due to the whiplash from how much the industry response has changed for it. Back in 2013, there was All Agency Memorandum (AAM) 212, which explained to us that if you […]
Ask the Expert: June 2024
Question Is there a special form for owner-operator payroll? Answer: Great question. There is not a “special” certified payroll form specific to trucking owner-operators. They submit a regular certified payroll report (CPR) just like any other classification. (The WH-347 is the most commonly utilized certified payroll and statement of compliance form, and it’s provided by […]
Ask the Expert: May 2024
Question If a mechanic is paid a regular rate above the basic hourly rated listed in the applicable wage determination, can the additional wage amount be considered as a cash payment if the fringe benefit is not enough to cover the prevailing wage? Answer: The short answer to this question is yes, if certain assumptions […]
Ask the Expert: April 2024
Question Under the new Davis-Bacon rules that went into effect last October, how are prevailing wage calculations changing? Answer: One significant change is that the U.S. Department of Labor has decided to reintroduce the three-step process for determining wage rates. As part of this three-step method, if a majority of workers under the same classification […]
