29 C.F.R. § 5.7
§ 5.7 Reports to the Secretary of Labor. (29 CFR Part 5)
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(a) Enforcement reports. (1) Where underpayments by a contractor or subcontractor total less than $1,000, where there is no reason to believe that the contractor or subcontractor has disregarded its obligations to workers or subcontractors, and where restitution has been effected and future compliance assured, the Federal agency need not submit its investigative findings and recommendations to the Administrator, unless the investigation or other compliance action was made at the request of the Department of Labor. In the latter case, the Federal agency will submit a factual summary report detailing any violations including any data on the amount of restitution paid, the number of workers who received restitution, liquidated damages assessed under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, corrective measures taken (such as “letters of notice” or remedial action taken for violations of § 5.5(a)(11) or (b)(5)), and any information that may be necessary to review any recommendations for an appropriate adjustment in liquidated damages under § 5.8. (2) Where underpayments by a contractor or subcontractor total $1,000 or more, or where there is reason to believe that the contractor or subcontractor has disregarded its obligations to workers or subcontractors, the Federal agency will furnish within 60 days after completion of its investigation, a detailed enforcement report to the Administrator. (b) Semi-annual enforcement reports. To assist the Secretary in fulfilling the responsibilities under Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950, Federal agencies shall furnish to the Administrator by April 30 and October 31 of each calendar year semi-annual reports on compliance with and enforcement of the labor standards provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and its related acts covering the periods of October 1 through March 31 and April 1 through September 30, respectively. Such reports shall be prepared in the manner prescribed in memoranda issued to Federal agencies by the Administrator. This report has been cleared in accordance with FPMR 101-11.11 and assigned interagency report control number 1482-DOL-SA. (c) Additional information. Upon request, the Agency Head shall transmit to the Administrator such information available to the Agency with respect to contractors and subcontractors, their contracts, and the nature of the contract work as the Administrator may find necessary for the performance of his or her duties with respect to the labor standards provisions referred to in this part. (d) Contract termination. Where a contract is terminated by reason of violations of the labor standards provisions of the statutes listed in § 5.1, a report shall be submitted promptly to the Administrator and to the Comptroller General (if the contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act), giving the name and address of the contractor or subcontractor whose right to proceed has been terminated, and the name and address of the contractor or subcontractor, if any, who is to complete the work, the amount and number of the contract, and the description of the work to be performed.
Under 29 CFR Part 5 § 5.7, federal agencies that oversee construction contracts subject to Davis-Bacon and related labor standards are required to report their compliance findings to the Department of Labor's Administrator under specific conditions. Smaller underpayment cases below $1,000 may not require a full report unless the Department of Labor initiated the investigation, while cases involving $1,000 or more in underpayments—or evidence of willful disregard of worker obligations—trigger a detailed enforcement report within 60 days. Federal agencies must also submit semi-annual compliance reports each April 30 and October 31, and must promptly notify the Administrator and Comptroller General whenever a contract is terminated due to labor standards violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While 29 CFR Part 5 § 5.7 is primarily directed at federal contracting agencies rather than private landlords, contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded projects should understand that their wage payment records and compliance history are subject to agency review and reporting to the Department of Labor. A compliant contractor generally maintains thorough payroll documentation so that any agency investigation can be resolved quickly, minimizing the risk of a detailed enforcement report being filed. Contractors who receive restitution demands or notices of violation should be aware that the agency's findings—including amounts repaid and workers affected—may be formally transmitted to the Administrator under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Workers employed on federally assisted construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act have an interest in knowing that 29 CFR Part 5 § 5.7 creates a structured reporting framework designed to ensure wage underpayments are tracked and addressed at the federal level. If a worker believes they have been underpaid on such a project, they may contact the contracting federal agency or the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, which receives enforcement reports under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and worker advocacy groups can help individuals understand how the reporting and restitution processes under § 5.7 may relate to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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