29 C.F.R. § 1.1
§ 1.1 Purpose and scope. (29 CFR Part 1)
Operative Text
(a) The procedural rules in this part apply under the Davis-Bacon Act (46 Stat. 1494, as amended; 40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.), and any laws now existing or subsequently enacted, which require the payment of minimum wages, including fringe benefits, to laborers and mechanics engaged in construction activity under contracts entered into or financed by or with the assistance of agencies of the United States or the District of Columbia, based on determinations by the Secretary of Labor of the wage rates and fringe benefits prevailing for the corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on projects similar to the contract work in the local areas where such work is to be performed. (1) A listing of laws requiring the payment of wages at rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act can be found at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts or its successor website. (2) Functions of the Secretary of Labor under these statutes and under Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950 (15 FR 3176, effective May 24, 1950, reprinted as amended in 5 U.S.C. app. 1 and in 64 Stat. 1267), except for functions assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges (see part 6 of this subtitle) and appellate functions assigned to the Administrative Review Board (see part 7 of this subtitle) or reserved by the Secretary of Labor (see Secretary's Order 01-2020 (Feb. 21, 2020)), have been delegated to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division and authorized representatives. (b) The regulations in this part set forth the procedures for making and applying such determinations of prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act and any laws now existing or subsequently enacted providing for determinations of such wages by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act. (c) Procedures set forth in this part are applicable, unless otherwise indicated, both to general wage determinations for contracts in specified localities, and to project wage determinations for use on contract work to be performed on a specific project.
Section 1.1 of 29 CFR Part 1 establishes the purpose and scope of the federal procedural rules that govern how prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits are determined under the Davis-Bacon Act and related statutes. These rules apply whenever federal or District of Columbia agencies fund, finance, or assist construction contracts, requiring that workers in covered trades be paid at least the locally prevailing wages set by the Secretary of Labor. The procedures outlined in this part cover both general wage determinations that apply broadly to a geographic area and project-specific wage determinations tied to a particular contract.
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Property owners and developers whose construction projects receive federal funding or financing should be aware that 29 CFR Part 1 § 1.1 defines the framework under which Davis-Bacon prevailing wage obligations are triggered. Compliant operators typically verify at the outset of a federally assisted project whether a general or project-specific wage determination applies, and they consult the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division resources at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts to identify the applicable predetermined wage rates. Staying current with any updates to those determinations before and during a covered contract is a standard practice among operators working on federally assisted construction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing built or rehabilitated through federally assisted construction programs may have an interest in understanding that 29 CFR Part 1 § 1.1 sets the foundation for Davis-Bacon Act wage protections for construction workers on those projects. If workers on a covered project believe prevailing wage requirements were not followed, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, which holds delegated authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and worker advocacy groups can help individuals understand whether a particular project falls within the scope of these rules.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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