davis-bacon law act
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Updated in 2009, learn the details of the Davis-Bacon ActTRANSCRIPT
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Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
“ARRA”
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Davis-Bacon Act Objectives
Review Original Act
Summarize Changes
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ARRA 2009
Effective February 2009 Economic stimulus package
intended to provide a “jump start” to the U.S. economy in wake of the economic downturn
Worth about $787 billion Includes federal tax cuts,
expansion of unemployment benefits, and other provisions
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Davis-Bacon Act
Originally passed in 1931 under the Herbert Hoover Administration
Initiated to ensure fair treatment of workers during the Depression
Named after sponsors of the bill James Davis (Senator – PA) Robert Bacon (Representative- NY)
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Who is covered?
Applies to all businesses who: Employ Contractors and Subcontractors Perform work on federal construction OR federally
assisted contracts in excess of $2,000
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Employer Responsibilities
Pay laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and benefits in the area
Pay employees weekly and submit weekly payroll records
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Employer Responsibilities
Pay overtime to employees if the prime contract is over $100,000
Post the Davis-Bacon wage determination poster at work-site
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What are the “Related Acts”?
Federal – Aid Highway Acts Housing and Community Development Act Federal Water Pollution Control Act Plus 57 Other Acts!
New in 2009
Effective January 2009
If Federal Agencies are contracting for business using ARRA Funds: Ensure that all bids and resulting contracts contain
Davis-Bacon Labor standards and wage determinations
Workers must be paid at least the prevailing wage as determined by the Davis-Bacon Act
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Best Practices
• Post the Davis-Bacon wage determination poster at work-site
• Know what the prevailing wage rates and
benefits are in your area / geography. If in doubt, check with the Wage and Hour Division
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Food For Thought
The Davis-Bacon Act was suspended during Katrina (with little negative impact) and then reinstated 3 years later. With major disasters happening almost daily, what does this mean for the future of this act?
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Davis-Bacon Act Information
For additional information go to:
http://wagehour.dol.gov
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