The Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor recently announced its 2011 schedule for Prevailing Wage conferences.

Topics to be covered include:

-The Davis-Bacon Act and McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act
-The process of obtaining wage determinations and adding classifications
-Compliance assistance and enforcement processes
-The process for appealing wage rates, coverage, and compliance determinations
-The labor standards provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

If you're interested in attending one of the conferences, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  In your email, include your name, title, organization, email address, and location of the conference you'd like to attend. There is no fee for attending any of these conferences, however, space is limited. Once your email has been received, you'll get a response advising you whether your request can be accommodated.