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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Virginia prevailing wage laws fall under the Little Davis-Bacon Act, found under Code of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-4321.3, which establishes prevailing wage on public works. “Public works” means the operation, erection, construction, alteration, improvement, maintenance, or repair of any public facility or immovable property owned, used, or leased by a state agency or locality, including transportation infrastructure projects. Virginia Awarding Agencies can require a Project Labor Agreement on the project which could require contractors to adhere to the agreements of specified labor organizations. Contractors working on a public works project will have to maintain payroll records for six years and make these records available to the Department of Labor and Industry within 10 days of request.
