Failure to comply with the Davis-Bacon 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 real-world experience defending companies during prevailing wage audits and litigation under the DBRA. In addition, the speaker’s 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 know-how to bid, secure, and perform on prevailing wage projects in full compliance with the law.
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 day-to-day basis while performing on prevailing wage projects.
Agenda
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
Speakers
Jeffrey A. Risch, Esq.,
SmithAmundsen LLC- Partner and chair of SmithAmundsen LLC’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, Chicago, Illinois
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of management-side labor and employment, in both employment litigation and traditional labor matters
- Experience representing employers in federal, state and administrative venues
- Named to the Best Lawyers in America in Employment Law - Management, 2015-2019; 2010 Chicago Law Bulletin’s 40 Under 40; Illinois SuperLawyers, 2013-2018; and Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers, 2017-2018
- Chair, Employment Law Council – Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
- Chapter Labor Counsel – Associated Builders & Contractors of Illinois
- Can be contacted at 630-587-7922 or JRisch@saLAWus.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for attorneys, construction and project managers, owners, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, accounting professionals, human resource managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
