by Jacquelyn Grinder | May 22, 2020 | Business tips, Certified payroll, Compliance, Prevailing Wage Info, Resources
Certified payroll is a confusing topic, especially for construction companies new to doing prevailing wage work. Not only are there federal rules in place, there are also many areas with state and municipal prevailing wage laws as well. This adds to the complication...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | May 15, 2020 | Business tips, Certified payroll, Compliance
Contractors and subcontractors that work on government projects are very familiar with the regulations, and complications, that come with the territory. Apart from the pre-project work that must take place, like creating winning bids and landing the job, there are...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | May 6, 2020 | Business tips, Fringe Benefits
Managing fringe benefits is an ongoing challenge for construction companies that do prevailing wage work. Because of the misconceptions surrounding fringe benefits, including compliance concerns, many companies handle the challenge by simply paying fringes in cash....
by Jacquelyn Grinder | May 1, 2020 | Business tips, Government Contracting, Resources
Federal construction contracts can provide your company with a steady source for new projects and revenue. Finding the right contracts to bid on is the first challenge you’ll face once you decide to become an official government contractor. Fortunately, it’s not...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 28, 2020 | Business tips, COVID19
The COVID-19 situation has drastically changed the way many companies work. Companies still working in the field have had to incorporate new practices to keep everyone safe and comply with orders to limit contact. Those that have halted projects, or moved...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 16, 2020 | Software, Timekeeping
“Time is money” may be a popular adage, but it’s also the truth, especially for companies tracking time and paying wages to a considerable workforce. Many companies, however, are using outdated methods for tracking time that actually cost both time and money, like...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 8, 2020 | Compliance, Davis Bacon compliance, laws, Prevailing Wage Info
Hourly wages and fringe benefits are pre-determined for those that work on qualifying public works projects. Wage determinations are the published list of these wage and fringe benefit rates for each labor category that falls under these guidelines. There are federal...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 8, 2020 | Features, Update
We’ve updated our Paid Time Off (PTO) widget to make it easier for employees to identify their COVID-19 related time off. This is important for companies planning on using CARES Act tax credits because it easily allows you to document the occurrence. You don’t have to...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID19, News, Resources
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included the Paycheck Protection Program which allocated $350 billion to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic. This program, which is overseen by the Small Business Administration (SBA) includes...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Apr 2, 2020 | Features, Tools
The CARES Act includes around $350 billion dollars to fund the Small Business Administration (SBA) in an effort to help companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies seeking emergency loans through this program will need to apply through an SBA approved...
