Question

Quey Inc., a construction company receives more than $2,000 in federal money. The company pays its employees at rates at least equal to the prevailing wages in the area. The calculation of prevailing rates by the company is based on 30 percent of the local labor force. In this case, which law does the company comply with? a) the Julie Jargon Act of 1940 and the Eric Morath Act of 1945 b) the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936 c) the Smith-Connally Act of 1943 d) the Humphrey Hawkins Full Employment Act e) the Lloyd-La Follette Act of 1912

Answer 1

Answer:

b) the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936

Explanation:

The Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act was enacted in order to set safety and health standards, working hours and the minimum wages that government contractors must comply with.

The Davis Bacon Act states that government contractors must pay their employees a salary which is equivalent to prevailing local wages.