NOTICE: On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14236, “Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” (90 FR 13037), which revoked, among other items, Executive Order 14026 of April 27, 2021, “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors” (86 FR 22835). Pursuant to section 2(d) of Executive Order 14236, the Department of Labor is no longer enforcing Executive Order 14026 or the implementing rule (29 CFR part 23) and will take steps, including rescinding 29 CFR part 23, to implement and effectuate the revocation of Executive Order 14026.
On August 23, 2023, the Department published in the Federal Register the final rule, "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations." The final rule took effect on October 23, 2023. On June 24, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction impacting three provisions of the final rule. These provisions may not be implemented or enforced at this time. Read more about the injunction.
Overview
The Prevailing Wage Resource Book is designed to provide an overview of the requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) and the Service Contract Act (SCA) for anyone who is interested in the administration and enforcement of these laws. The Prevailing Wage Resource Book is intended to provide practical guidance rather than definitive legal advice. The information provided in the PWRB reflects the provisions of the DBRA, SCA, and Executive Orders 13658, 13706, and 14026 implementing regulations in effect as of 4/1/2024.
Appeals of Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations and Conformance Actions
Investigative Procedures and Remedies on Davis-Bacon Contracts
The information provided in the PWRB reflects the provisions of the recently published final rule revising the DBRA implementing regulations. As described in the Department’s recent final rule, “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations,” the provisions of that rule apply only to contracts entered into after October 23, 2023, with limited exceptions. The Department’s previous regulations apply to contracts entered into before that date. To access a prior version of the PWRB that describes the requirements applicable to contracts entered into before October 23, 2023, please email dgceinquiries@dol.gov. For additional information about the 2023 DBRA final rule, including its effective and applicability dates, see the DBRA Final Rule webpage.
Coverage Under the Service Contract Act, Public Contracts Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act
Service Contract Act Administrative Variances and Exemptions
Review and Reconsideration and Appeals of Service Contract Act Wage Determinations and Conformances
Investigative Process and Enforcement on Service Contract Act Contracts
Acronyms Used in the Prevailing Wage Resource Book
Last Updated: 4/1/2024