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Available in-person or virtual.

In-person:
Manheim Office
135 Shellyland Rd.
Manheim, PA 17545

Live, Online Webinar (The link will be provided after registration)

Navigating Davis-Bacon & Certified Payroll

Stay up to date on the latest developments impacting federal and state wage compliance. This informative session begins with a Davis-Bacon update, including what’s new and what we’re hearing from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).

Next, Bryan Smolock from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry will provide a bird’s-eye view of PA prevailing wage before taking a deep dive into certified payroll requirements—offering practical insights to help contractors stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to our panel of experts: Gale McLean, Tom Santa Barbara, and Bryan Smolock.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to strengthen your understanding of wage laws and payroll compliance.

Presenters:

Bryan Smolock
Director of Labor Law Compliance, PA Department of Labor

Bryan was hired in a temporary clerical position in October 2001 at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor Law Compliance. After being hired on permanently, he was an administrative assistant, worked seven years as a labor law compliance investigator, and eventually an administrative officer and program manager. On April 1, 2018, Bryan was named the Director of the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance. Bryan is a graduate of Alvernia University.

Gale McLean, PHR, SHRM-CP, President, Contractor Benefits Group, LLC
Contractor Benefits Group, LLC was established by Gale McLean, who founded the company after struggling to find a quality fringe benefit plan. With 25 years of experience in the construction industry and certification as a human resource professional, Gale oversees the strategy and design of The Contractors Advantage Plan. Her role encompasses sales, marketing, and client service. She is also a sought-after speaker on prevailing wage compliance. Gale particularly enjoys engaging with plan participants and assisting them in accessing their benefits.

Tom Santa Barbara, AIF, CPFA 
Senior Vice President, Direct Advisors, a division of
HUB Retirement and Wealth Management

Tom started his career over 40 years ago in the insurance and employee benefit business that took him from Boston to California and finally back home to the Albany, NY area. In 1999, Tom purchased a third party administration business that provided bona fide benefit plans to merit-shop construction companies subject to prevailing wage regulations. He turned that business into Direct Advisors, LLC.