Prevailing Wage Compliance in 2026 — Davis-Bacon & Service Contract Act Enforcement
Presented by Scott Hecker and Mark Ishu
Federal contractors and subcontractors face increasing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding compliance with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. Missteps in worker classification, fringe benefit calculations, certified payroll reporting, and subcontractor oversight can expose employers to significant liability, back wage assessments, and potential debarment from federal contracting.
This webinar will provide a practical overview of the prevailing wage compliance issues employers are most likely to face in 2026. We will examine common compliance pitfalls, recent enforcement trends, and the audit priorities shaping Department of Labor investigations. Attendees will gain insight into how prevailing wage obligations apply in real-world contracting scenarios and learn strategies to minimize risk during government audits and investigations.
Topics will include:
- Worker classification challenges under Davis-Bacon and the Service Contract Act
- Proper calculation, crediting, and documentation of fringe benefits
- Certified payroll requirements and common reporting mistakes
- Prime contractor and subcontractor liability risks
- Recent Department of Labor audit and enforcement trends impacting federal contractors
This program is designed for federal contractors, subcontractors, compliance professionals, HR personnel, and counsel responsible for navigating prevailing wage requirements and managing DOL investigations.
This program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit.
This program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.