Definitioner
Fringe Benefits
Fringe benefits provided by the employer to the employee which meet the definitions and requirements under SCA and DBA for compliance, as defined in 29 CFR Part 4, Section 4.171. Contributions irrevocably made to a trustee or third party pursuant to a bona fide fringe benefit fund plan or program. The rate of costs incurred in providing bona fide fringe benefits pursuant to an enforceable commitment to carry out a financially responsible plan or program, which was communicated to the employees in writing. Examples: Life insurance, Health insurance,Pension,Vacation,Holidays, Sick leave, Other "bona fide" fringe benefits
WDS (Wage Determinations)
DoL issues WDs under SCA and DBA provisions. WDs publish minimum wages and fringe benefits for each classification listed on the WD. Area WDs generally reflect wages that are prevailing for a broad number of classifications working in a specific, often broad, geographic area Industry-specific WDs reflect wages and benefits prevailing in certain unique industries (e.g., elevator maintenance services, fast-food restaurants, and diver services). CBA WDs reflect collective bargaining agreements determined by DoL to be protected and applicable to successor contractor
workers under SCA Section 4(c).
DoL (Exempt Employees)
Employees who are not subject to the minimum wages, fringe benefits, or other provisions of FLSA, SCA, or DBA because they meet the requirements stated in the statutes or in regulations for an exemption.
DoL (Department of Labor)
U. S. Department of Labor
DBA (Debarment)
A process by which DoL or another federal agency may deny a company the award of a federal contract. A debarment ruling may be issued for up to three years, and is generally the result of a contractor's violation of labor or procurement law.
DBA (Davis Bacon Act)
Davis-Bacon Act. The minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements applicable to contracts for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of public buildings or public works. DBA "Related Acts" are statutes that were passed to provide for some specific purpose (e.g., appropriation bills that provide federal funding for construction or
maintenance of public housing or highways) AND that include a requirement that work be performed in compliance with the provisions of DBA.
Contractor
The party performing the contract for the contracting agency.
CBA (Collective bargaining agreement)
Collective bargaining agreement. A contract between an employer and the representative of the employees, often a union. Terms of a CBA include wages, benefits, assignments, working conditions, grievance and seniority procedures, etc.
Fringe benefits (Bona Fide Fringe Benefits)
Fringe benefits provided by the employer to the employee which meet the definitions and requirements under SCA and DBA for compliance, as defined in 29 CFR Part 4, Section 4.171. Contributions irrevocably made to a trustee or third party pursuant to a bona fide fringe benefit fund plan or program.
The rate of costs incurred in providing bona fide fringe benefits pursuant to an enforceable commitment to carry out a financially responsible plan or program, which was communicated to the employees in writing.
Examples: Life insurance, Health insurance,Pension,Vacation,Holidays,
Sick leave, Other "bona fide" fringe benefits
SCA (Service Contract Act)
McNamara-O'Hara Service Contracts Act of 1965 (as amended).The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act requires contractors and subcontractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to pay service employees in various classes no less than the wage rates and fringe benefits found prevailing in the locality, or the rates (including prospective increases) contained in a predecessor contractor's collective bargaining agreement. The Department of Labor issues wage determinations on a contract-by-contract basis in response to specific requests from contracting agencies. These determinations are incorporated into the contract.
