WH-347 Form: A Simple Guide to Payroll Reporting
You need to understand the WH-347 form if you’re working on federal construction projects. This standard document helps you submit weekly certified payroll reports, ensuring your projects remain compliant and protecting your business from costly penalties. The U.S. Department of Labor updated the form in January 2025, making it easier to complete correctly. Here’s what […]
Why Prevailing Wage Rates Matter: A Simple Guide for Employers [2025]
Government contracts require you to pay prevailing wage rates – and getting this wrong can cost your company thousands in penalties, fines, and back wages. Workers on public works projects must receive no less than the locally prevailing rate for their specific trade. This legal requirement affects construction companies nationwide. What exactly is prevailing […]
Davis-Bacon Act Explained: What Employers Must Know in 2025
The Davis-Bacon Act applies to every federal construction contract exceeding $2,000. This law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay wages that match the local rates for that geographic location. Your business must comply with this legislation when handling federally funded construction, alteration, or repair work. Projects worth over $100,000 face extra requirements under the Contract […]
How to Get Prevailing Wage Determination Right: Expert Guide for Employers [2025]
Getting prevailing wage determination right protects your business from costly compliance failures when hiring foreign workers in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that hiring foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers in comparable positions. Your compliance status and bottom line depend on an accurate […]
State vs. Federal Prevailing Wage: What Contractors Need to Know
State vs federal prevailing wage requirements are one of the most important compliance challenges contractors face on public works projects. These laws set the minimum wages for workers on construction projects. They become more complex for federally funded projects or those with state funding. Understanding the nuanced differences between state and federal prevailing wage requirements […]
NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
NAVIGATING THE WH-347 FORM
THE COPELAND KICKBACK ACTÂ
WHAT ARE APPROVED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS?
WHAT IS CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTING?
