Prevailing Wage Fundamentals

$149.00

SKU: 410890

Description

Failure to comply with the DavisBacon Act can have dire consequences make sure you are compliant.
This presentation provides valuable insight into recent changes to and developments with the federal prevailing wage law (Davis Bacon Related Acts DBRA). Prevailing wage requirements can be nuanced and confusing. Unfortunately, seemingly minor missteps can lead to substantial and crippling liability. You will learn sensible strategies to limit liability and increase competitiveness when bidding prevailing wage projects. The speaker has substantial realworld experience defending companies during prevailing wage audits and litigation under the DBRA. In addition, the speakers active involvement with legislation and enforcement developments allows him to offer key insights into unique issues and difficulties facing contractors. There will be time for questions and answers to ensure you are able to address specific scenarios to enter the bidding season with confidence and the knowhow to bid, secure, and perform on prevailing wage projects in full compliance with the law.

Date: 2023-07-28 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to identify when the federal prevailing wage law is applicable and better understand all steps necessary to show compliance and avoid liability.

* You will be able to review new policies and practices to ensure compliance with the federal prevailing wage law and related legal requirements.

* You will be able to describe key strategies to successfully bid and compete for public works projects.

* You will be able to explain to supervisors the complex and technical compliance issues that must be monitored on a daytoday basis while performing on prevailing wage projects.

Overview of the Federal Prevailing Wage Law
• Covered Projects
• Notice Requirements
• Pay and Overtime Requirements
• Fringe Benefit Requirements
• Establishing Job Classifications and Pay Rates for the Duration of the Project
• Recordkeeping
• Enforcement

Enforcement Practices
• Historic and Current Enforcement Practices (Especially Under the Biden Administration)
• Annualization of Fringe Benefits
• General Guidelines to Know and Note
• Key Case Law Updates

Interplay With State Prevailing Wage Requirements
• General Overview of State Requirements
• How to Know If State or Federal Law Applies
• Key Differences Between State and Federal Prevailing Wage Laws

U.S. Department of Labor Audits
• General Overview
• How to Limit Liability During Audits
• Technical Compliance Issues
• Potential Liabilities

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,ENG ,HR Certification Institute ,CPE ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Jeffrey A. Risch, Esq.-SmithAmundsen LLC