Master Certified Payroll Compliance
Expert guides on Davis-Bacon, WH-347 forms, prevailing wages, and construction payroll — written for contractors, by compliance pros.
15 articles
The Best and Worst Practices in Certified Payroll Reporting
A practical guide to the habits that keep contractors compliant and the mistakes that lead to DOL investigations, back wages, and debarment.
Understanding Fringe Benefits Under Davis-Bacon: Cash vs. Bona Fide Plans
A clear explanation of how fringe benefits work under prevailing wage requirements, including the difference between cash payments and bona fide plan contributions, annualization, and common pitfalls.
What's New in CertifiedPayrollPro: March 2026 Updates
Announcing CertifiedPayrollPro's launch features: Lydia compliance assistant, SAM.gov integration, multi-state support, Spanish language support, and payroll integrations.
Top 10 Certified Payroll Mistakes That Lead to DOL Violations
Avoid the most common certified payroll errors that trigger Department of Labor investigations and penalties. Learn what enforcement data reveals about contractor mistakes.
The True Cost of Certified Payroll Mistakes: Why Cheap Software Costs More
An analysis of the real financial risks of certified payroll errors, including DOL penalties, debarment, and back-wage liability, and why investing in proper tools pays for itself.
CertifiedPayrollPro vs Points North: Certified Payroll Software Compared
A factual, side-by-side comparison of CertifiedPayrollPro and Points North for certified payroll reporting. See how pricing, features, and service models stack up.
CertifiedPayrollPro vs eBacon: Which Certified Payroll Solution Is Right for You?
A fair comparison of CertifiedPayrollPro and eBacon for certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance. Learn how these two platforms differ in pricing, features, and approach.
CertifiedPayrollPro vs LCPtracker: Certified Payroll Reporting Comparison
A factual comparison of CertifiedPayrollPro and LCPtracker for certified payroll and labor compliance. Understand the differences in focus, pricing, and features.
Free Job Costing for Construction: Why We Don't Charge for It
Learn why CertifiedPayrollPro offers free job costing tools for construction contractors, including CSI MasterFormat integration and budget tracking.
Prevailing Wage Determinations: How to Find and Apply Them
Learn how to look up prevailing wage determinations on SAM.gov, read and interpret wage schedules, and correctly apply them to your certified payroll.
Meet Lydia: Your Built-in Compliance Assistant for Certified Payroll
An in-depth look at how Lydia, the compliance assistant built into CertifiedPayrollPro, helps contractors navigate Davis-Bacon compliance questions in real time.
How to Fill Out the WH-347 Form: Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed, field-by-field walkthrough of the WH-347 certified payroll form, including the Statement of Compliance, so you can submit accurate reports and avoid costly errors.
5 Ways CertifiedPayrollPro Saves You Hours Every Week
Discover five specific features in CertifiedPayrollPro that eliminate tedious manual work from certified payroll reporting.
Understanding Davis-Bacon Act: A Complete Guide for Contractors
A comprehensive overview of the Davis-Bacon Act covering who it applies to, federal contract thresholds, covered project types, and what contractors need to know to stay compliant.
Top 10 Certified Payroll Software Solutions in 2026: An Honest Comparison
An honest look at the different approaches to certified payroll reporting in 2026, from manual methods to modern platforms, and what features actually matter.
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