Davis-Bacon Act: Key Guidance for Employers


Summary

This practice note provides guidance to advise contractors and subcontractors on the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) (40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3144 and 3146–3148) and other federal statutes that incorporate its prevailing wage requirements, called Davis-Bacon Related Acts (DBRAs). The practice note reflects the Department of Labor's updated regulations issued under the DBA and its related acts. See 88 Fed. Reg. 57,526 (Aug. 23, 2023). See U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule Revamp of the Davis-Bacon Act.