Davis-Bacon Act Compliance: Certified Payroll Reports in Federal Construction Project
The Davis-Bacon Act and Certified Payroll in the Construction Industry The Davis-Bacon Act , passed by Congress in 1931, established the prevailing wage to protect construction workers on government projects. This federal law requires construction contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages and benefits to employees on federally funded construction projects exceeding $2,000. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) determines prevailing wages based on local rates for similar construction trades and occupations. Certified payroll reports, mandated by the Davis-Bacon Act, serve as evidence that construction contractors are paying workers the prevailing wage rate on f ederal construction projects . These weekly construction payroll reports contain detailed information about construction employee hours, wages, and benefits. Key Components of Certified Payroll Reports in Construction Construction Job Information : Project name, construction site location, and funding agen...