Labor Standards

Service Contract Act & Davis-Bacon Act

The Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act establish minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for service and construction contracts. Contractors must comply with applicable wage determinations and maintain proper payroll records.

Key Topics

Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements
Davis-Bacon Act for construction contracts
Wage determinations and classifications
Health and welfare fringe benefits
Conformance process for unlisted classifications
Payroll records and reporting
SCA price adjustments
Prevailing wage compliance

Key References

FAR 22.10
Service Contract Labor Standards
FAR 52.222-41
Service Contract Labor Standards
FAR 22.4
Labor Standards for Construction Contracts
FAR 52.222-6
Construction Wage Rate Requirements
29 CFR Part 4
SCA Regulations
SAM.gov
Wage Determination Search

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