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DAS 140 & 142: How to Fill Out State and Union Forms

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:12:15 GMT

California public works projects valued at $30,000 or more require contractors to hire apprentices and report on those apprentices as part of prevailing wage compliance. The DAS 140 and DAS 142 forms are key pieces of that process and directly affect how payroll teams prepare and submit state compliance paperwork. These forms let California apprenticeship committees know about your project and help ensure you meet required apprentice ratios.

What Are Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll Requirements? (Complete Guide)

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:53 GMT

How Do Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll Requirements Affect Construction Payroll Teams?

Davis-Bacon certified payroll requirements dictate how contractors must report wages, classifications, and fringe benefits on federally funded construction projects. For payroll teams, these rules directly impact compliance risk, payment timelines, audit exposure, and job profitability.

How to Process 1099 Workers for Certified Payroll

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:01:43 GMT

Why 1099 Workers Create Risk on Certified Payroll Jobs

Processing 1099 employees for certified payroll is one of the fastest ways contractors end up with audit findings, payment holds, or back wages owed. On most public works projects, independent contractors are not permitted to perform labor that requires reporting on certified payroll. If a worker performs covered labor, they must usually be treated as a W-2 employee, regardless of how they are paid.

What Is Form WH-347? (Certified Payroll Report Explained)

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:48:50 GMT

Why the WH-347 Form Directly Impacts Construction Payroll Teams

Form WH-347 is the standard certified payroll report required for federally funded construction projects. It’s used to document worker wages, classifications, hours, and compliance with prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act. For payroll teams, mistakes on this form can lead to delayed payments, wage restitution, audits, and disqualification from future public work.

Certified Payroll Project Closeout Requirements: What Stops Construction Projects From Closing on Time | eBacon

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Why Certified Payroll Project Closeout Requirements Matter at the End of a Job

Certified payroll project closeout requirements directly determine whether a public construction project can officially close, release retainage, and finalize payment. At the end of government projects, agencies review certified payroll records to confirm all wage, classification, and fringe obligations were met before approving final acceptance.

Certified Payroll Lien Rights Connection: Why Payroll Records Can Make or Break Payment Protection | eBacon

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Why the Certified Payroll Lien Rights Connection Matters for Construction Payroll Teams

Certified payroll lien rights connection issues affect whether construction companies get paid when disputes arise. Certified payroll records document who worked, when they worked, and how they were paid. Mechanics lien claims rely on similar proof to establish labor contributions and unpaid amounts. When these records do not align, payment rights can be weakened or lost.

Construction Company PTO Policies and What They Mean for Payroll Teams

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:45:00 GMT

Why Construction Employee Time Tracking Privacy Compliance Matters for Payroll Teams

Construction employee time tracking privacy compliance now sits at the intersection of payroll accuracy, legal risk, and employee trust. Payroll teams need detailed time data to calculate wages, overtime, and prevailing wage pay. At the same time, privacy laws are tightening rules around biometric data, location tracking, employee consent, and data retention.

Construction Fair Workweek Scheduling Regulations: What Payroll Teams Must Know | eBacon

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:30:00 GMT

How Fair Workweek Scheduling Rules Affect Construction Payroll Teams

Construction fair workweek scheduling regulations are becoming more common in states and cities that now include certain construction roles, contractors on public facilities, and large construction service employers. These rules require advance notice of schedules, predictability pay when changes occur, right-to-rest protections, and strong record-keeping. For payroll teams, the challenge centers on wage accuracy, job costing, overtime exposure, and compliance risk.

Prevailing Wage Exemptions Exclusions: When Contractors Are Not Required to Pay Prevailing Wages | eBacon

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

How Prevailing Wage Exemptions Affect Construction Payroll Decisions

Prevailing wage exemptions exclusions determine when contractors are not required to pay prevailing wages, even on projects involving government funding. For construction payroll teams, misunderstanding these exclusions can lead to overpaying labor, underbidding projects, or triggering audits when wages are misclassified.

How to Read a Wage Determination | eBacon

shawna@ebacon.com (Shawna Coronado) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:30:00 GMT

What is a Wage Determination?

A wage determination is a document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that sets required wage rates and fringe benefits for specific job classifications on prevailing wage projects. Understanding how to read it correctly ensures workers are paid properly and helps contractors avoid compliance risks.

How to read a wage determination correctly is one of the most important steps in Davis-Bacon compliance. It is one of the most misunderstood and most critical skills in prevailing wage compliance. Wage determinations control worker pay, fringe benefits, classifications, geographic coverage, and audit outcomes. For payroll teams, misreading even one section can result in underpayments, restitution, or withheld contract funds.