Nebraska has no minimum threshold for prevailing wage coverage. The law applies to all public construction projects regardless of dollar amount. Wage rates are determined by the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Nebraska has an active prevailing wage law (Nebraska Prevailing Wage Act). Administered by Nebraska Department of Labor. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Nebraska. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors may face debarment from public contracts, payment of back wages, and civil penalties for non-compliance.