Quick Guide

COORDINATING CERTIFIED PAYROLL SUBMISSIONS

Coordinating certified payroll submissions across contractors, subcontractors, and agencies can quickly become complex, especially under Davis-Bacon and similar prevailing wage requirements. This quick guide outlines practical steps to help streamline communication, improve accuracy, and reduce delays in the submission process. Download this guide to learn:

How to define roles and responsibilities across all stakeholders
What a consistent certified payroll workflow should look like
Ways to improve communication and maintain a clear source of truth
What to check before submitting to help avoid common issues

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California

How are wages/fringes met? As a �total package� or individually?

Individually. CA law does not allow for use of credits of Employer Payments to reduce hourly ST or OT wage obligation. Cal. Lab. Code �� 1771 and 1773.1; see WSB Elec., Inc. v. Curry, 88 F.3d 788 (9th Cir. 1996)

How often must employees be paid?

At least twice every calendar month, with some exceptions

At what point is overtime compensation required?

Depends on classification (minimum wage OT after 8, DT after 12), with 4 exceptions (listed in comments)

Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker�s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.