How Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Work Together and Why It Matters

Contractor reviewing certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for a federal construction project.

Certified payroll and prevailing wage aren’t separate compliance requirements – they work as an interconnected system that protects your business from costly consequences. Contractors working on federally-funded construction projects exceeding $2,000 must submit certified payroll reporting to verify that workers receive prevailing wage rates. Failure to submit these weekly reports on schedule can result in […]