42 U.S.C. § 5310 : US Code - Section 5310: Labor standards; rate of wages; exceptions; enforcement powers

Search 42 U.S.C. § 5310 : US Code - Section 5310: Labor standards; rate of wages; exceptions; enforcement powers

(a) All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or
subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in
whole or in part with assistance received under this chapter shall
be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar
construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of
Labor in accordance with sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of
title 40: Provided, That this section shall apply to the
rehabilitation of residential property only if such property
contains not less than 8 units. The Secretary of Labor shall have,
with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions
set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176;
64 Stat. 1267) and section 3145 of title 40.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any
individual that -
(1) performs services for which the individual volunteered;
(2)(A) does not receive compensation for such services; or
(B) is paid expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee for
such services; and
(3) is not otherwise employed at any time in the construction
work.