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Apprentice wages on Davis Bacon prevailing wage project

FloridaConstruction AccountingPrevailing Wages

We are working on a Davis Bacon prevailing wage project. My general understanding is that the apprentice wages are 50% of the journeyman wage. However, in this case, the apprentice program is with the local steelworkers union who has a Collective Bargaining Agreement in-place. In this case, should the apprentice be paid 50% of the DBA wage determination or 50% of the CBA wage?

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May 21, 2020
Federal prevailing wage determinations should take all local variables into account, and generally, it's a better idea to go off of federal wage determinations than CBA wages. With that being said, prevailing wages are hardly my area of expertise - so it might be wise to consult with a Florida construction attorney or a Florida construction business consultant/accountant who's got experience with prevailing wages. Additionally, services like eBacon and Contractors Prevailing Wage can help with prevailing wage compliance - and reaching out to them could provide some insight, too.
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