Advocacy
Navigating FLSA Pitfalls in Overtime Pay Amid Workforce Incentives
With recent workforce challenges, some contractors are offering incentives to workers, especially on high-need projects. However, this can create issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), particularly regarding overtime pay calculations based on the regular rate of pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) is a federal law…
Read MoreThe IRA Is Not Davis-Bacon
Quick Reference Guide Now Available Complying with prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PW&A) requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can significantly enhance the value of tax credits for qualifying energy projects, a five times multiplier. However, unlike Davis-Bacon, compliance with these requirements is complex and challenging to verify. While Davis-Bacon is a labor law, PW&A…
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