Prevailing Wage Info

Certified payroll terms every contractor should know

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Oct 25, 2021 | Certified payroll, Prevailing Wage Info

Payroll comes with its own set of terms and processes. Certified payroll is similar to standard payroll but includes some unique terms that revolve around the regulations that govern prevailing wage work. Even if you work in payroll or already process certified...

Payroll & prevailing wage mistakes that lead to Davis Bacon violations

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Jul 19, 2021 | Certified payroll, Compliance, Davis Bacon, Prevailing Wage Info

There are many payroll and prevailing wage mistakes that can leave a construction company in trouble with the Department of Labor. The mistake doesn’t have to be big to cause big problems, either. In fact, any violation of Davis-Bacon and Related Act (DBRA) and the...

Seven facts contractors need to know about prevailing wage jobs

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Mar 26, 2021 | Certified payroll, Compliance, Prevailing Wage Info, Resources

Complying with prevailing wage laws can be difficult, especially when it comes to keeping up with elements that change, like wage determinations. It can also be difficult to navigate official sources of information for guidance, which can make taking on prevailing...

How to Read a Wage Determination

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Feb 17, 2021 | Certified payroll, Compliance, Davis Bacon, Prevailing Wage Info

Updated guide on how to read & understand prevailing wage determinations Construction companies that do prevailing wage work understand how difficult it can be to read and understand federal wage determinations. Looking them up and finding the correct...

Prevailing wage challenges and how to solve them

by Jacquelyn Grinder | Sep 17, 2020 | Business tips, Certified payroll, Prevailing Wage Info

We sat down to talk with our Director of HR Services, Andrea Porter, regarding the top issues companies face when doing prevailing wage work. As the head of human resources, she has a lot of insight into the real-world challenges companies deal with every day as...

Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Video

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...