The Davis Bacon Act - Compliance Overview and Payroll Obligations (Copy)
Instructor
Mark Schwartz
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Everything you'll learn in this session
Webinar Description
Overview
The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires federal contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages and maintain strict payroll documentation on federally funded construction projects. With increased government oversight and more complex wage determinations, employers must fully understand DBA compliance to avoid penalties, contract disputes, and project delays.
This webinar offers a clear, practical overview of Davis-Bacon requirements, certified payroll obligations, and best practices for staying compliant throughout the project lifecycle.
Description
In this session, you will learn the fundamental components of the Davis-Bacon Act, including how wage determinations are set, how to classify workers properly, and how to complete certified payroll reports accurately. We will walk through real examples of WH-347 reporting, compliance pitfalls, and the steps contractors must take to protect themselves from investigations or debarment.
This training is designed to simplify complex DBA requirements so contractors, payroll teams, and project managers can confidently meet federal labor standards.
Why Should You Attend?
- Understand the core requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Learn how to determine and apply prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates.
- Understand worker classification rules and how they impact compliance.
- Gain step-by-step guidance on completing the WH-347 Certified Payroll Report.
- Prevent costly violations, audits, and penalties by improving documentation.
- Strengthen compliance strategies for federally funded construction projects.
- Get updates on enforcement trends and common employer mistakes.
Who Will Benefit?
This webinar is valuable for anyone involved in federal construction projects or payroll compliance, including:
- Contractors & Subcontractors
- Payroll Administrators
- HR & Compliance Professionals
- Construction Project Managers
- Finance & Accounting Staff
- Government Contract Administrators
- Internal Auditors and Legal Advisors
Areas Covered in the Session
- Overview of the Davis-Bacon Act: purpose, history, and scope
- Understanding wage determinations and classifications
- Prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements
- Contractor and subcontractor compliance responsibilities
- Completing the WH-347 Certified Payroll Report
- On-site posting, worker interviews, and compliance audits
- Davis-Bacon related acts (DBRA) and coverage expansion
- Penalties for noncompliance and how to avoid them
- Best practices for documentation and recordkeeping
- Recent updates, regulatory changes, and enforcement activity.
Meet your speaker
Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz is an employment tax specialist and has over 15 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant and as a payroll tax auditor with the State of California. He has managed an audit caseload of 20 ongoing audits, from small home-based businesses to large multi-national corporations. He is expert at defining regulatory and statutory requirements from local, State and Federal government agencies; and helping the average businessperson understand what that means to their business. He has processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks plus tax forms for businesses with hourly as well as exempt workers, multistate operations and a wide variety of benefits.
Mr.Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting your employees.
Mark prides himself on his outstanding customer service skills. He listens attentively to his clientele, helping them bridge the gap between the small business world and Government bureaucracy. He eagerly assists with clients needs and feels that educating clients toward faster, accurate and more complete payroll processes provide the most value.
Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.