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eBacon’s on-demand webinar resource hub library gives payroll managers and accountants recorded sessions on certified payroll, prevailing wage, fringe benefits, job costing, and Davis-Bacon compliance. Each webinar features eBacon experts and industry partners, so you can catch up on the rules whenever your schedule allows.

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On-Demand Webinar Learning Library

How to Get Construction Payroll Job Costing and Bonding on the Same Page

Bad Data:
How to Get Payroll, Job Costing, and Bonding on the Same Page

Recorded October 2026 - 54 minutes

Can bad payroll data shrink your bonding capacity? A fractional CFO, a surety broker, and eBacon explain how accurate job costing and reliable WIP reports help contractors win bigger bonds.

Fringe Benefits:
You're probably doing it wrong, and it's costing you $$$

Recorded September 2026 - 48 minutes

How do prevailing wage contractors stop overpaying fringe? eBacon experts explain annualizing health credits, calculating overtime correctly, and using a bona fide trust to cut payroll taxes. reporting while IVO streamlined equipment maintenance and inspections.

Contractor Spotlight: How Hensley’s Paving Connects Equipment Operations & Payroll Compliance

Recorded August 2026 - 67 minutes

What changes when a California paving contractor ditches pen and paper? Hensley’s Paving shares how eBacon automated certified payroll and DIR reporting while IVO streamlined equipment maintenance and inspections.

Apprenticeship Compliance: Ratio Rules, Wage Classifications, and Training Fund Traps

Recorded July 2026 - 83 minutes

Why do apprenticeship mistakes trigger six-figure fines? A former DIR deputy and eBacon explain apprentice ratios, California’s 20% hours rule, DAS forms, and training fund traps.

Expert Roundtable: How Contractors Quietly Lose Money on Public Works Projects

Recorded June 2026 - 83 minutes

Where do contractors quietly lose money on public works jobs? eBacon and industry experts expose overcompliance, misclassified workers, unclaimed fringe credits, delayed job costing, and missed lien deadlines.

May 2026 webinar Certified Payroll Mistakes

Certified Payroll
Mistakes Contractors Make and How to Survive an Audit

Recorded May 2026 - 43 minutes

Which certified payroll mistakes trigger prevailing wage audits? Labor Compliance Pros and eBacon reveal misclassification, apprentice ratio, and fringe credit errors, plus how subcontractor mistakes put GCs at risk.

Pacific Northwest Certified Payroll & Fringe Wage Determinations Under Washington L&I & Oregon BOLI

Recorded April 2026 - 69 minutes

Is prevailing wage the same in Washington and Oregon? eBacon experts compare L&I and BOLI rules on daily overtime, Washington’s blended wage rates, and certified payroll reporting.

Project Labor Agreements: Secrets to Understanding Your Costs and Compliance Risks

Recorded March 2026 - 52 minutes

Should merit shop contractors bid on project labor agreements? Public Works Compliance Advisors and eBacon explain how PLAs can raise costs 12 to 20 percent and create double benefit payments.

EMOD + Audit Readiness: How Safety Programs and Payroll Records Reduce Workers Comp Cost

Recorded February 2026 - 47 minutes

Can contractors lower their EMOD within two years? Brown & Brown, Novara, and eBacon explain how fewer small claims, early reporting, and correct class codes reduce workers’ comp premiums.

AB 889 Made Simple: Fringe Compliance and Annualization Rules Contractors Must Understand

Recorded March 2026 - 69 minutes

Does California’s AB 889 change how you annualize fringe credits? eBacon founder Jack Biltis explains which exemptions ended January 2026, why journeyman training now needs annualizing, and what remains exempt.

Construction Payroll:
And Labor Law Changes
for 2026

Recorded December 2025 - 50 minutes

What 2026 labor law changes affect construction payroll? eBacon’s Andrea Porter covers no tax on overtime, new paid leave programs, demographic reporting deadlines, AI regulations, and California-specific updates.

How to Submit Certified Payroll in California: WH-347, A-131, and DIR eCPR Best Practices

Recorded August 2025 - 42 minutes

Do California public works contractors file the WH-347 or A-131? eBacon’s Brian Kisil explains when each applies, how to submit DIR eCPR XML files, and the small project exemption.

Navigating State Taxes Made Simple: Cross-State Payroll and Accounting Tips

Recorded July 2025 - 26 minutes

When must contractors withhold taxes in another state? eBacon’s Jeremie Preston explains work-location rules, reciprocity agreements, nexus tracking, and new paid family leave taxes for multi-state payroll.

Recovery Strategies for Audits, Regulations Changes, and Apprentice Violations

Recorded June 2025 - 39 minutes

Are certified payroll mistakes fixable after an audit? PWCA founder Michael McCoy and eBacon explain how to fix late filings, handle mid-project rule changes, and correct fringe benefit errors.

Fringe Without the Cringe: A Payroll Manager’s Guide to Stress-Free Benefits

Recorded May 2025 - 27 minutes

Why do fringe benefit credits break down mid-project? eBacon’s Aubrey Roach explains predetermined rate increases, union rate changes, multi-state overtime rules, and tracking health insurance and PTO credits accurately.

A Payroll Manager’s Guide:
Understanding the Revised WH-347 Form

Recorded March 2025 - 26 minutes

Did the revised WH-347 change how you report fringe benefits? eBacon explains fringe credit columns, fringes paid in lieu, the final payroll checkbox, and the new statement of compliance section.

Time Tracking: A Guide to Construction Accounting and Payroll Management

Recorded February 2025 - 28 minutes

Are paper timesheets costing your construction company money? eBacon and The Construction CPA explain how electronic time tracking, geofencing, and job costing cut payroll time and help you bid profitably.

Master Davis-Bacon: Work Classifications and Wage Compliance Made Easy(ier)

Recorded February 2025 - 35 minutes

How should contractors classify workers on Davis-Bacon jobs? eBacon’s Danny Goldberg explains dual classifications, wage determinations, state reporting requirements, and how misclassification can lead to fines and three-year debarment.

Labor Laws and Regulations Every Construction Payroll Manager Should Know

Recorded July 2024 - 42 minutes

Who qualifies as a 1099 contractor versus a W-2 employee in construction? eBacon’s Jason Knight and Andrea Porter explain exempt status, travel time, off-the-clock work, and paid sick leave.

Prevailing Wage Success:
Critical Knowledge for California Contractors

Recorded August 2024 - 29 minutes

Must California contractors register with the DIR before bidding public works? eBacon’s Mike Brown explains project registration, wage determinations, certified payroll submission, and DAS 140 and 142 apprentice forms.

Managing Construction Safety Compliance and Risk Assessment

Recorded September 2024 - 35 minutes

Could a weak safety culture lead to six-figure OSHA fines? eBacon and Lavazza Safety explain how to track near misses, measure risk, and manage training certifications and expiration dates.

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What is eBacon?

eBacon is the only construction-focused platform featuring certified payroll with a money-saving fringe trust. All-in-one software with scheduling, GPS-enabled time tracking, safety system, and inventory management for contractors with 15 to 500 employees.

If a webinar made you suspect your fringe spreadsheet has been quietly working against you, you’re in good company. eBacon annualizes fringe automatically and generates the WH-347 from it, so certified payroll is finished when payroll is finished. Book a demo and see it run on your own jobs.

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