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Welcome to our News Room, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights on Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, and other aspects of the public works construction sector. Stay informed with our comprehensive news coverage of industry trends, regulatory changes, and significant occurrences that impact the construction landscape.


    03/19/2026

    News Room: U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Changes to Worker Classification Rule

    The U.S. Department of Labor has released new guidance aimed at improving flexibility, reducing administrative burdens, and increasing transparency across the Registered Apprenticeship system. Issued by the Department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the guidance is intended to help apprenticeship program sponsors more easily design, register, and manage programs that meet their workforce needs. The […]

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    01/22/2026

    News Room: Record $259M in Back Wages Returned to Workers in 2025

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that it recovered more than $259 million in back wages for nearly 177,000 workers during fiscal year 2025—an average of $1,465 per employee. This marks the agency’s highest annual back‑wage recovery since 2019, highlighting its continued commitment to enforcing federal wage‑and‑hour protections and supporting […]

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    01/22/2026

    News Room: USDOL Issues Six New Opinion Letters Clarifying Federal Labor Standards

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued six new opinion letters offering additional clarity on how federal requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) apply to real‑world workplace scenarios. The topics tackled by these new opinion letters include: Read more: US […]

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    10/23/2025

    News Room: USDOL Recovers $429K for Underpaid Workers on Federal Projects

    An administrative law judge has ordered three New Jersey-based federal construction contractors to pay $429,846 in back wages and fringe benefits to 12 workers following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation. The contractors were found to have violated the Davis-Bacon Act by paying carpenters significantly below the required prevailing wage—averaging $32/hour instead of the mandated […]

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    09/17/2025

    The Truth About Davis-Bacon | Ignite 2025

    Ignite 2025’s keynote featured a powerful message from Mark Douglas, CEO of LCPtracker, who shared his perspective on the deeper purpose behind Davis-Bacon. In this short video, he walks through a real-world comparison using $200 billion in actual project data—one set with prevailing wages and one without. The findings challenge assumptions about cost and shine […]

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    09/17/2025

    News Room: New Illinois Law Reshapes Apprentice Fringe Benefit Rules for Union Contractors

    An administrative law judge has ordered three New Jersey-based federal construction contractors to pay $429,846 in back wages and fringe benefits to 12 workers following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation. The contractors were found to have violated the Davis-Bacon Act by paying carpenters significantly below the required prevailing wage—averaging $32/hour instead of the mandated […]

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    08/14/2025

    News Room: USDOL Relaunches Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program

    The Department of Labor has introduced a suite of voluntary self-audit programs to help employers, unions, and pension plans proactively assess and improve compliance with federal labor laws. These initiatives aim to strengthen worker protections while reducing the risk of formal investigations or litigation. The programs offer practical tools for identifying and correcting potential violations […]

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    07/23/2025

    News Room: Grants Awarded to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Nationwide

    The U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $84 million in grants awarded to all 50 states and territories to strengthen and expand Registered Apprenticeship programs. This investment supports the national goal of reaching 1 million active apprentices by increasing program capacity, encouraging innovation, and lowering barriers for employers and participants in both traditional fields—like construction […]

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    07/23/2025

    News Room: US Department of Labor to end seeking liquidated damages in Wage and Hour investigations

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced it will no longer seek or collect liquidated damages during administrative investigations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This change, clarified in Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-3, reaffirms that liquidated damages are reserved for judicial proceedings and can only be determined by a court of […]

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    07/23/2025

    News Room: US Department of Labor to end seeking liquidated damages in Wage and Hour investigations

    New York City Comptroller announced that nearly 1,600 workers are owed more than $4 million in unclaimed prevailing wage settlements related to City-funded projects. The Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law recovered these funds through investigations into companies that failed to pay proper wages, regardless of the workers’ immigration status or current residence. Workers who believe […]

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