The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (“DBRA”) -- prevailing wage laws that cover most federal and federally assisted construction projects -- impose a plethora of often-confusing mandates. Federal contractors and their subcontractors also face new rules (often referred to as the “10.10 Rule”) establishing a special minimum wage for employees who work on or in connection with a Davis-Bacon covered contract. Failure to comply with these laws puts covered contractors at risk of catastrophic consequences, from high-dollar penalties to debarment. On December 9 and 10, 51 of America will conduct a to help such contractors’ HR and other compliance personnel better understand the mandates and avoid those risks.
The first session, on Dec. 9 starting at 2:00 p.m. EST, will address DBRA coverage and compliance issues that particularly present pitfalls. The second session, on Dec. 10 starting at 2:00 p.m. EST, will address issues and best practices in worker classification (paying workers the proper rate) as well as important nuances of the 10.10 Rule. Learning objectives include how to:
- properly select and read a wage determination;
- use the federal conformance process;
- properly complete certified payroll records;
- use the federal conformance process;
- apply the DBRA to off-site operations, truck drivers, independent contractors, apprentices, trainees, and helpers;
- comply with DBRA overtime, fringe benefit, and travel expense requirements;
- ascertain which wage determination classification applies to employees;
- demonstrate compliance through effective recordkeeping;
- best respond to allegations in DOL investigations to minimize the risk of liability;
- determine whether your company is subject to special minimum wage mandates;
- determine which workers are entitled to the special minimum wage; and
- prepare for annual changes in the federal contractor minimum wage rate.