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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…
Read MoreFREE ConstructConnect Resources for AGC Members
ConstructConnect is a strategic partner of AGC of America. As a business we report on commercial construction projects across the US and Canada and are closely monitoring projects that are delayed, put on hold or cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, our Chief Economist, Alex Carrick, routinely partners with the AGC’s Chief Economist, Ken…
Read MoreAGC of America Learning Center
What is the AGC Learning Center? The AGC Learning Center is a new online portal that enables members to take control of their participation in AGC professional development programs, meetings and online offerings. This new Learning Management System, also known as the LMS, is the technology that creates the AGC Learning Center. The AGC Education…
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