Number: 96-228
Title: Davis-Bacon: Employment of Helpers on Federal Contract Construction
Authors: William G. Whittaker, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The Davis-Bacon Act (1931, as amended) requires payment of not less than the locally prevailing wage on covered federal construction. Each craft category is treated separately for wage rate determination purposes. This report examines the question of having "helpers" treated as a separate worker category under the Act.
Pages: 31
Date: November 26, 2007