The Davis Bacon Act - Compliance Overview and Payroll Obligations
Instructor
Mark Schwartz
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Everything you'll learn in this session
Webinar Description
Overview
The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) establishes strict wage and labor requirements for contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded construction projects. With increased federal oversight and more rigorous enforcement in recent years, understanding your obligations under the DBA has never been more important.
This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of Davis-Bacon compliance, including prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reporting, documentation rules, and best practices for avoiding costly violations and penalties.
Why You Should Attend
- Gain a solid understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act and who it applies to.
- Learn how to determine and comply with prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates.
- Understand certified payroll requirements and how to complete required forms accurately.
- Avoid common compliance mistakes that lead to investigations, penalties, or project delays.
- Learn best practices for recordkeeping, documentation, and contractor oversight.
- Stay up to date on enforcement trends and regulatory expectations for 2025 and beyond.
Who Will Benefit
This training is essential for professionals involved in federally funded construction projects, including:
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Payroll and HR Professionals
- Compliance and Contract Administrators
- Project Managers and Construction Supervisors
- Finance Managers and Auditors
- Government Contracting Officers
Areas Covered in the Session
- Overview and purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act
- Who is covered: contractors, subcontractors, and labor classifications
- Determining prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates
- Understanding wage determinations and classifications
- Certified payroll reporting: WH-347 form and required documentation
- Fringe benefits, deductions, and apprentice programs
- On-site posting, worker interviews, and compliance checks
- Common violations and how to avoid them
- Best practices for maintaining records and preparing for audits
- Recent updates, enforcement actions, and regulatory trends.
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.