{"id":6057,"date":"2024-11-07T17:07:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.complianceprime.com\/blog\/?p=6057"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:33:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T07:03:16","slug":"what-is-certified-payroll-and-why-does-it-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.complianceprime.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/what-is-certified-payroll-and-why-does-it-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Certified Payroll and Why Does It Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Certified payroll is a specialized payroll report required for companies working on government-funded construction projects, such as affordable housing. In this report, the construction company must include all necessary details about the workers involved in the project: the type of job each worker performed, the hours they worked, and information on when and how they were paid. This payroll report<\/em><\/strong><\/a> must be prepared and submitted weekly to the government agency funding or overseeing the project. For affordable housing projects, it is typically submitted to the government housing authority overseeing the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Form WH-347: Certified Payroll Reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certified payroll typically involves completing a specific form known as Form WH-347. This standard form, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, serves a crucial purpose: it captures all necessary details regarding payroll in a single document, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information included on Form WH-347 typically comprises the following sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Employee Information<\/strong>: This section includes essential details about each worker, such as their full name, address, and Social Security Number or Employee Identification Number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Employment Details<\/strong>: Here, you\u2019ll specify the job classification (e.g., laborer, electrician) and the pay rate, whether hourly or salary-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Total Hours Worked and Earnings<\/strong>: This part of the form outlines the total hours each employee worked, encompassing both regular and overtime hours, along with the gross wages earned before any deductions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Deductions<\/strong>: This section provides a summary of all withholdings, such as federal and state taxes, insurance premiums, and retirement contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Net Pay<\/strong>: This is the final amount that each employee receives after all deductions have been taken into account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Payment Information<\/strong>: You will also indicate the payment date and method (e.g., direct deposit or check) in this section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Fringe Benefits<\/strong>: It includes the type and value of fringe benefits<\/em><\/strong><\/a> provided, such as health insurance or retirement contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Project and Compliance Information<\/strong>: This section identifies the project name and number, along with the government agency funding the project, ensuring all parties are aware of compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By using Form WH-347, contractors and subcontractors can ensure that all required information is presented consistently and clearly. This facilitates easier auditing and compliance checks by federal and state agencies, thereby upholding the rights of workers and maintaining the integrity of labor practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the form does not have enough rows to accommodate all workers, you can print additional copies of Form WH-347. Each form should include the same project and payroll period information at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is a link to Form WH-347<\/em><\/strong><\/a> PDF file, where you can check and see all the details that you need to fill out. Just download the form and add all the necessary information and recheck all the information and sign the form and make it ready to submit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Submission Process <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Identify the Right Agency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      First things first: figure out which federal agency is funding or overseeing your project. You can usually find this info in your project contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Submitting the Form<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Now, when it comes to getting that WH-347 submitted, you\u2019ve got a few options to keep it simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n