Massive New Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Rule Misses the Mark to Modernize Regulations
Department of Labor issues final rule on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, which covers labor standards that apply to federal and federally assisted construction projects
Aug. 8’s announcement makes some improvements but critically misses an opportunity to improve the wage determination process and further burdens overregulated construction contractors building and upgrading the nation’s infrastructure.
The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the emerging details of the final rule to amend regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts: