What Is Prevailing Wage?
Prevailing wage laws require employers on public works projects to pay workers no less than the locally prevailing wages and benefits set by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). They are designed to ensure fair pay for skilled workers, maintain a level playing field among contractors, and support quality workmanship on public projects. If your company performs work on schools, city, county, or state-funded projects, prevailing wage compliance likely applies. Keeping up with all the reporting, record keeping, and compliance requirements can be complicated and time-consuming.
What Is Certified Payroll?
Certified Payroll is the weekly reporting contractors must submit to prove they are paying the correct prevailing wage rates. Reports must be accurate, signed, and submitted weekly to stay compliant with labor laws. These reports include employee information and classifications, hours worked per day and per project, gross wages earned and deductions, and net pay and benefits provided.
Why Choose Continental Business Solutions…
Certified in Prevailing Wage Compliance across multiple public agencies and project types.
Dedicated Payroll Specialists who know your business and act as an extension of your team.
Proven Track Record of keeping clients compliant and projects on schedule.
Flexible Service Options allow us to manage everything, or just the parts you need help with.
Why Compliance Matters?
Failure to comply with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements can result in costly penalties and fines, payment delays or withheld funds, disqualification from future public projects, and damage to your company’s reputation. What’s The Bottom Line? Partnering with CBS means:
- No missed deadlines
- No incorrect filings
- No stress about audits
- We make sure you stay compliant.
How We Support You
Prevailing wage compliance protects workers, but it also protects your business when done correctly. We stay current with changing state and federal regulations, so you can focus on delivering quality work and not chasing paperwork. Our experts take the guesswork out of compliance by:
- Accurately verify classification of workers
- Preparing and submitting certified payroll reports on time
- Maintaining audit-ready documentation
- Providing ongoing guidance and support throughout your project
Our Certified Payroll Services
Keeping up with all the reporting, record keeping, and compliance requirements for prevailing wage laws can be complicated and time-consuming. That’s where we come in. At Continental Business Solutions, we make prevailing wage compliance simple, accurate, and stress-free.
Accurate Wage Classifications
We verify each worker’s classification and ensure proper wage and fringe benefit calculations for every job site.
Audit-Ready Records
We maintain all certified payroll reports and backup documentation, giving you peace of mind if you’re ever audited.
Certified Payroll Reporting
We handle weekly certified payroll submissions, ensuring all data matches DIR requirements — complete, timely, and accurate.
Compliance Confidence
Our certified payroll experts stay up to date on federal and state prevailing wage laws, helping you avoid costly fines, penalties, and delays.
Project Support from Start to Finish
From onboarding workers to project closeout, our team manages documentation, wage determinations, and reporting requirements — so you can focus on running your project.
Time & Labor Integration
Our systems integrate with your timekeeping and payroll processes, reducing manual entry and improving accuracy.
