• While you are waiting for a response from the DOL you do have obligations under Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. You must pay no less than the wage and benefit rates listed on the general Davis-Bacon wage decision for the lowest specialized trade that most closely resembles the trade in question.  
      • For example, if you are a plumbing contractor and you cannot find plumbers listed on the wage decision, you must find another specialized trade (like carpentry) and must not pay lower than that trade’s prevailing wage.  
      • Then, once the special determination is provided, if you paid lower than what was decided upon, you must correct your payroll accordingly.