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The Davis-Bacon Act, which has its roots back to the 1930’s, established prevailing wage rates for federal government (Public Works) projects in local jurisdictions. DBA has survived over the years by attempts to replace or repeal it. Though there have been changes over the years, the general principle of DBA lives on. This virtual course will discuss the administration and application of DBA in Federal Government Contracting including disputes, wages, compliance, payment scheduling, etc. 

This virtual course is a step-by-step analysis of the information contractors and their personnel — contract managers, personnel professionals, financial professionals, legal counsel, project managers and others — need to know regarding the Davis-Bacon Act.

Who should attend:
A special one-day program for those involved with Government contract labor and wage requirements— personnel professionals, contract managers, compliance officials, legal counsel and financial personnel.
 

What you will learn:

  • In-depth analysis of the Act’s requirements regarding wage rates and their impact on your daily activities
  • Dispute and problem resolution
  • Analyses of pending and proposed legislative initiatives
  • Effective compliance procedures
  • Many problems can arise in the Act’s interpretation, administration, and enforcement, including:
  • The classification of workers
  • How an area’s “prevailing” rates are determined
  • What constitutes the work site
  • Bona fide employee fringe benefits plans
  • Service and supply contracts vs. construction contracts
  • Debarment
  • Payment schedule and record-keeping requirements
  • NEW FOR 2024
    • For DBA: New rules, the first in over 3 decades from the Department of Labor will be impacting contracts going forward
    • For Service Contract Act - The Department of Labor is changing rules that will impact service contracts
    • Regarding government construction courses - with the changes in the Davis-Bacon Act, you will learn how it impacts your current and future contracts.
  • ..and much more
Learning Objectives
  • After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Know the standards and regulations of the Davis Bacon Act
  • Accurately determine wage rates based on DBA 
  • Create effective compliance procedures
  • Accurately classify workers and based on an areas ‘prevailing’ rate
  • Establish bona fide fringe benefit plans
  • Recognize the difference between a service contract and a construction contract
  • Understand the debarment procedures and consequences

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A Practical Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act Virtual - January 2024 - Session 1
The Davis-Bacon Act, which has its roots back to the 1930's, established prevailing wage rates for federal government (Public Works) projects in local jurisdictions. DBA has survived over the years by attempts to replace or repeal it. Though there have been changes over the years, the general principle of DBA lives on. This program will discuss... more
A Practical Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act Virtual - January 2024 - Session 2
The Davis-Bacon Act, which has its roots back to the 1930's, established prevailing wage rates for federal government (Public Works) projects in local jurisdictions. DBA has survived over the years by attempts to replace or repeal it. Though there have been changes over the years, the general principle of DBA lives on. This program will discuss... more
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