Labor Seeks Comments on Wage Classification Forms
Published Date: 6/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info on special wage rules and unique benefit plans for workers on government projects, without changing the current process. This helps make sure paperwork stays simple and clear for businesses and workers affected by these laws. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until August 14, 2026, to share them—no extra costs or new rules coming your way!
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Davis‑Bacon Paperwork Extended
The Department of Labor will seek a 3‑year extension of the existing information collection (OMB Control No. 1235-0023) for requests to approve conformed wage classifications and unfunded fringe benefit plans, without changing current requirements. Businesses and not‑for‑profits should expect the same annual reporting: 8,738 conformance reports and 120 unfunded fringe benefit plan submissions, with estimated burden hours of 2,185 and 120 and total respondent costs of $150,148; comments are due by August 14, 2026.
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