Davis-Bacon Law Act
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Transcript of Davis-Bacon Law Act
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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!
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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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