The State of Nevada has passed the “Nevada Jobs First” Act, a new local hire law, designed to help ensure State workers are hired on State and Local public works projects. This goal is to guarantee at least 50% of the workers are residents of the State of Nevada. The law requires the tracking of […]
Category Archives: Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage Discussion
Federal Davis-Bacon Requirements: Wages, Fringe Benefits, Overtime, Holidays, Subsistence and Special Conditions
Federal Davis-Bacon Rates typically set forth a Wage Rate and a fringe Benefit Rate for each classification. The contractor MUST pay NOT LESS than the total of the wage and fringe benefit amount either to the employee or “for the benefit of the employee” Fringe benefits must be made irrevocably for the benefit of the […]
How Davis-Bacon Fulfills the American Dream
Every American dreams of living a life of health and prosperity. This country was built on that very foundation. Prior to the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, however, many wage earners led only a life of sustenance. Workers were pushed to work extremely long workdays for a very low wage. The low bid practice on government […]
Federal Davis-Bacon Requirements: Who is Covered?
Workers who perform construction work on the project are to be paid the appropriate prevailing wage rate. This includes carpenters, painters, roofers, plumbers, etc. this includes, apprentices, as well as a working foreman. Prevailing wage does not include clerical or administrative support working in a job-site trailer or a “walking supervisor”. A “walking supervisor” is […]