Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Partner Angela Richie and Associate Seth Wiseman authored a feature article, "More In-Depth Details on the Davis-Bacon Act Overhaul," published in Construction Executive Magazine and featured in their weekly newsletter.
The article examines the recent finalization of the U.S. Department of Labor's rule updating the Davis-Bacon Act, shedding light on its significant implications for contractors and workers in the construction industry. The rule's adoption of the 30% rule, which ties prevailing wages to what 30% of workers in a specific classification earn, is expected to raise prevailing area wage rates, potentially increasing construction costs. The article further delves into the newly introduced anti-retaliation provision, offering insights into how it safeguards construction workers who voice concerns about payment practices. As the construction industry faces inflationary pressures, understanding and complying with these changes becomes critical for contractors and others in the construction industry.
Richie is Managing Partner of the Louisville office of Gordon & Rees and is Co-Chair of the Construction practice group. She frequently consults with steel fabricators and other members of the structural steel industry on issues such as claims for non-payment; allegations of defective fabrication and erection of structural steel; OSHA violations and related retaliation actions; application of the Buy America(n) statutes and regulations; and contracts between steel fabricators, general contractors, and downstream detailers, structural engineers, and erectors. She is a frequent attendee and presenter at nationwide regional steel fabricator association meetings.
Wiseman is an Associate in the Louisville, Kentucky office of Gordon & Rees. Mr. Wiseman is a member of the firm's Construction practice group and Steel Team. His practice is focused on representing steel fabricators and other construction clients in litigation of construction disputes and complex litigation cases across the country, including claims for non-payment, delay and acceleration, defective work, OSHA violations, contracts, and surety bond issues.
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