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.
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11/21/2024
News Room: USDOL Recover 877k for Underpaid Workers in New York City
A Department of Labor investigation has revealed significant Davis-Bacon violations by three Long Island contractors on HUD-funded projects in New York City. Discover how improper classifications and unpaid benefits led to a major recovery for 36 workers—and what this means for these federal contractors moving forward. Read More: US Department of Labor recovers $877K in […]
Read More...10/17/2024
News Room: Department of Labor Hosts Seminar on 2025 Prevailing Wage Rules on November 13th
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer online seminars on prevailing wage requirements for fiscal year 2025, targeting contractors, agencies, unions, and workers involved in federally funded construction projects. These two-day seminars, scheduled for various dates between November 2024 and September 2025, will cover the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and […]
Read More...09/19/2024
News Room: Mapping the Major Construction Projects Fueling the U.S. Manufacturing Boom
A recent report highlights a significant surge in manufacturing construction projects across the United States, driven by the CHIPS Act signed into law in August 2022. This boom includes a wide range of projects, from semiconductor fabrication plants to electric vehicle battery factories and consumer goods manufacturing facilities. Notable facilities added to the project map […]
Read More...09/19/2024
News Room: The Aftermath of Contractors Violating PW and Falsifying Payroll Records
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that two subcontractors on a federally funded construction project violated labor laws by failing to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits, and by submitting falsified payroll records. As a result, $77,206 in back wages was recovered for five workers. The prime contractor, responsible for managing prevailing wage compliance, […]
Read More...08/28/2024
News Room: U.S. Department of Labor Offers Online Prevailing Wage Seminar on August 29th
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting an online seminar on August 29th to help contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders understand the requirements for paying prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. This day-long seminar is part of the division’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and improve […]
Read More...08/28/2024
News Room: Federal Contractor in South Carolina Ordered to Pay Over $1M in Back Wages to Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently recovered over $1 million in back wages for 43 employees of a federal contractor in Goose Creek. These workers were being paid less than what federal law requires. Here’s what happened: After this South Carolina contractor absorbed a government service provider, they changed the job titles of quality control […]
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