Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

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The prevailing wage rate (PWR) is also known as what?

Little Davis Bacon Act
Labor Standards Act
Mason-Dixon Act
Fair Labor Standards Act

The correct answer is: Little Davis Bacon Act

The prevailing wage rate (PWR) is often referred to as the Little Davis-Bacon Act. This term is derived from the federal Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, which established the principle that workers on public works projects should be paid at least the local prevailing wages for similar work. The Little Davis-Bacon Act applies this concept at the state level, ensuring that contractors and subcontractors working on public projects adhere to minimum wage requirements that reflect the local wage conditions. This is relevant in construction and public works, as it aims to protect local labor standards and ensure fair pay for workers, aligning wages with local market rates. The connection to the Little Davis-Bacon Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining competitive wage practices to support the workforce and promote fair labor conditions on public construction projects.