NAVIGATING THE WH-347 FORM

NAVIGATING THE WH-347 FORM: UNDERSTANDING COLUMN THREE AND WORK CLASSIFICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION PAYROLL When it comes to managing construction projects and ensuring fair compensation for workers, understanding the intricacies of the WH-347 form is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll delve into Column Three, specifically focusing on the work classification and its impact on determining […]

THE COPELAND KICKBACK ACT 

The Copeland Anti-Kickback Act is a U.S. federal law that aims to prevent the occurrence of kickbacks in government contracts involving labor. Enacted in 1934, the law is named after its sponsor, Senator Royal S. Copeland. The primary purpose of the act is to protect the interests of workers by prohibiting contractors and subcontractors from […]

WHAT ARE APPROVED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS?

There are mandatory and approved payroll deductions that are deducted to the employee’s paycheck each payroll period. Approved payroll deductions refer to authorized deductions from an employee’s salary or wages. These deductions are typically agreed upon between the employer and the employee and are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before the employee receives their paycheck. […]

WHAT IS CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTING?

Construction projects supported by the government are advantageous to businesses and corporations. If you are a contractor or subcontractor on a federally funded construction project, you may be aware of the several qualifications and necessary documents in compliance with the Davis and Bacon Act.  One of the most significant documents needed for compliance is the certified payroll […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Up the SF-1444 Form

The DOL’s Standard Form 1444 or commonly known as the SF-1444, is filled out to request for authorization of additional classification and rate. Majority of the information needed in the form must be completed by the prime contractor. Here is the step-by-step guide in filling out the SF-1444: Box 1 – Prefilled, and should always […]

WHAT IS THE SF-1444?

The Davis and Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to comply with relevant documents when hiring workers for federally funded construction projects. These requirements will be proof that the workers are being paid fairly for the type of work or service they perform. Hence, the work classifications under the Davis and Bacon Act should be […]

Work Classification Columns

Column three of the WH 347 is the work classification column. The work classifications column list categories that describe the actual work performed by each laborer or mechanic. Consult the contract specifications for the classification and minimum wage schedule. If additional classifications are required, consult with the Contracting Officer or an Agency representative. It is […]

Split Wage Determinations

Split wage determinations, what are they and how do you manage them? There are four categories of wage determination namely building, highway, heavy, residential, and heavy. When the Department of Labor determines that a construction project falls under two of the four categories—it makes a split wage determination. When a project fits into more than […]

Supporting Documents For Payroll Report

In working for federally funded projects, there are certain documents that contractors or subcontractors must comply with. One of them and rather the most important is the WH-347 or the Certified Payroll Form, which is a document that has a detailed description of the wages paid to each employee – the hours rendered, benefits withheld, […]

One Form Per Project

In prevailing wages and in wage determinations, there are certain pertinent documents that contractors must comply. One of these is the WH-347 or the Optional Payroll Submission Form which is used to report the hours worked on one project. Contractors can submit certified weekly payrolls on this form for contracts covered by the Davis-Bacon and […]