The Staff Corner: October 2013

The Need for a Clean CPR By Todd Calvert, Account Manager Contractors working on any project that is funded by the state or federal government must pay all the employees working on that project a prevailing wage. Depending upon the individuals craft and classification there are many differing wage rates that are required by law […]

California Prevailing Wage Law: Threshold Amount

Prevailing wage is imposed when: 1. A state, municipal, or local agency administers public funds for works of improvement which exceed $1,000; or, 2. Certain lease arrangements where a building is privately owned, and: A. A public entity leases 50% of the space in the building before construction begins; OR B. The building is built […]

Federal Davis-Bacon Requirements: Withholding and Debarment

A prime contractor is ALWAYS the guarantor of prevailing wages due to a worker on a project. That means if your subcontractor goes out of business, leaves the country or just flat does not pay his/her workers the correct prevailing wage rate, the prime contractor will be responsible to see that those wages are paid. Whether or […]

Federal Davis-Bacon Requirements: Statute of Limitations & Burden of Proof

The time period when a claim can be made against a contractor for unpaid wages is generally 2 years, 3 years if the violation is found to be willful. It is recommended that contractors keep all certified payrolls and related documents for at least three years from the completion of the project. In any investigation relating to […]

Federal Davis-Bacon Requirements: Trainees & Helpers

Unless the specific Davis-Bacon wage classification recognizes a Trainee or Helper as one of the specified classifications, then a contractor may not pay workers less than the specified prevailing wage rate for the classification of worker. Persons registered and receiving on-the-job training in a construction occupation under a program that has been approved in advance by DOL’s Employment […]

“The Perfect Storm”

“The Perfect Storm” How SBX2-9 Will Drastically Harm the ConstructionIndustry in California “The Perfect Storm” How SBX2-9 Will Drastically Harm the construction industry in California. The currently written legislation and regulations for SBX2-9 will most certainly negatively affect Construction, Jobs and hurt the economy. Although SBX2-9 was written with good intention, it fails in the details […]

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 – Truck Drivers

Truck Drivers and the transportation of goods and materials to and from a job site is often a subject that confuses many contractors. The following guidelines for truck drivers and when Davis-Bacon rates apply is quoted directly from the Davis-Bacon Field Operation Manual: 1. Truck drivers employed by a construction prime contractor or subcontractor to […]

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