Whether it's Federal Davis-Bacon, a state-specific prevailing wage law, or both, it's important to recognize that all states have requirements governing proper payment to workers on public work projects. It is the responsibility of all those involved, whether you are a local agency, developer, general contractor, or subcontractor, to stay up to date with frequently changing prevailing wage requirements.
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The Montana Department of Labor Industry indicates that payment of prevailing wage is required for public work projects that exceed $25,000. Montana’s prevailing wage law is referred to as the Little Davis-Bacon Act. According to the Little Davis-Bacon Act of Montana, each contractor must utilize at least 50% bona fide Montana residents among its workforce when working on public works projects.
Prevailing wage rates for the construction and service sectors are set by the Department of Labor & Industry’s Compliance and Investigations Bureau. Applicable rates are based on classifications under heavy, highway and building construction, and services.
