There are many things that go “bump” in the night within the government contracting space. Employee retention and the lingering impact of COVID-19, tight competition for infrastructure bids, and rapid…
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The Service Contract Act, Fringe Benefits, and Compliance
The Service Contract Act (or SCA) looms large among government contractors as one of the most significant regulations that govern the work they do. Keeping abreast of the basics of…
Health and Welfare Benefits Under the SCA
The Department of Labor’s annual fringe rate for health and welfare benefits has a massive impact on the operations of SCA contractors. The state of the fringe rate greatly influences…
DBA, SCA, and Prevailing Wage: Laws that Govern Contractors
By virtue of working with the federal government, government contractors are subject to an assortment of rules, regulations, and laws that dictate how they work. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act,…
DBA and SCA Contractors Impacted by New Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage has been the focus of much political, business, and cultural discussion and debate. Under the Biden administration, that minimum wage discussion has become a priority and government…
2021 SCA Fringe Rate Announced by the DOL
On July 16, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued All Agency Memorandum No. 237, announcing that the prevailing health and welfare fringe benefit rate under the…