Mission Critical Series

Join the GovCon Board for a three-part webinar series on the Service Contract Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Department of Labor Investigations

Our Speakers include Eric Crusius of Holland & Knight and Jim Campbell of Axim Fringe Solutions Group, moderated by Pete Ragone of SC&H Group

Session 1

Service Contract Act Compliance Refresher
Wednesday August 11, 12 - 1 pm EST

Service Contract Act Compliance is complicated and filled with pitfalls that even trap sophisticated contractors. This session will give an overview of SCA contract requirements with a focus on the methods by which contractors must supply benefits to their SCA-covered workers and address common pitfalls. We will also review the executive orders and newer regulations impacting workers working on or supporting federal contracts including sick leave and the new minimum wage Executive Order.

Session 2

Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Refresher
Wednesday August 25, 12 - 1 pm EST

The Davis-Bacon Act will play an outsized role over the next few years as the Biden administration rolls out infrastructure proposals. Even absent that, the Davis-Bacon Act provides heartache for contractors because of the complicated compliance requirements and constant need to provide certified payrolls.

Session 3

Inside DOL Investigations
Wednesday September 8, 12 - 1 pm EST

The DOL has the power to investigate contractors for, among other things, violations of labor laws including the Service Contract Act, the Davis-Bacon Act as well as ERISA violations. This session will cover the ins and outs of both these kinds of investigations and provide best practices through war stories.

Topics of Interest for Each Session

SCA Compliance Refresher

When to utilize a new Wage Determination
Choosing the best path for required Health and Welfare benefits
Risks associated with self-funded and partially-funded Health and Welfare plans
How to plan for an SCA contract
Prime/sub issues under SCA contracts
How to comply with SCA contracts and your GSA schedule requirements simultaneously

Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Refresher

The basics of DBA compliance
Health and Welfare benefit options
How DOL looks at self-funded and partially-funded Health and Welfare plans
How to price a DBA contract and the nuances of DBA Wage Determinations
Prime/Sub Issues under DBA contracts
Potential changes to the DBA with new infrastructure legislation

Inside DOL Investigations

What to do when an investigation starts
A roadmap of an investigation
What DOL can and cannot do during an investigation
Possible investigatory outcomes
What to do once an investigation is over

Our Speakers

Eric Crusius
Partner, Holland & Knight

Eric, a Partner at Holland & Knight specializing in Government Contracts, Internet/Technology Law, and representing businesses of all shapes and sizes, was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star. This honor is only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys who meet certain criteria. Eric has appeared as a guest on Fox News, Government Matters, NPR, Federal News Radio and has been quoted in numerous publications including Newsweek, Washington Lawyer and the Washington Business Journal.

Jim Campbell
CEO/Founder, Axim Fringe Solutions Group

As Founder and CEO of Axim Fringe Solutions Group. Jim’s own journey from the U.S.
Marine Corps to where he is today is closely related to that of his firm. In 2011, Jim created Axim Fringe Solutions Group, LLC to partner with government contractors as an SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) providing consulting, benefits administration, and DOL / ACA compliance services for wage determination contracts (Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act). As CEO, Jim oversees all aspects of the business and assists clients and teams build best solutions for benefits and administration of Health and Welfare while understanding the impact of the various requirements and nuances therein.

Pete Ragone
Audit Director, SC&H Group

Pete will be moderating our sessions. Pete has over 30 years of experience serving publicly traded and privately held companies and serves as leader of SC&H’s Tysons Corner office audit practice and Government Contracting Industry team leader, meeting with clients throughout the year to provide meaningful recommendations and keep them apprised of accounting and industry developments. He is experienced with FAR, DFARs, and CAS; DCAA audit compliance, complex revenue recognition issues; experience performing and supervising audits of incurred cost proposals.

Pete is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Maryland and is a member of the AICPA, VSCPA, and GWSPCA. Pete earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University (JMU) in Accounting and Finance, with a minor in Economics.

Mission Critical Series

Topics of Interest for Each Session

Our Speakers

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