Construction Certified Payroll Compliance Agent
Validates certified payroll submissions against prevailing wage determinations for public infrastructure and construction projects, preventing labor compliance violations.
Contractors performing work on publicly funded infrastructure and construction projects must submit certified payroll reports proving every worker was paid at least the applicable prevailing wage rate for their classification, but manually cross-checking payroll data against complex wage determinations across multiple trades and classifications is tedious and highly susceptible to costly errors
An underpayment or misclassification discovered during a Department of Labor audit can trigger back-pay liability, penalties, and even debarment from future public contracts
This agent validates every certified payroll submission against the project's applicable wage determination before filing, catching classification errors and rate discrepancies while they're still easy to correct
The agent ingests weekly payroll data including hours worked, job classifications, and rates paid per worker, then cross-references each entry against the wage determination applicable to the project based on its location and contract type. It validates that base rates and fringe benefit contributions meet or exceed the determined minimums for each classification, flagging any worker paid below the required rate or classified in a way inconsistent with their documented work activities. The agent generates the properly formatted certified payroll report (such as WH-347) for submission, and compiles a discrepancy log for the compliance team to resolve before the filing deadline.
Wage Determination Matching
- Identify the applicable prevailing wage determination by project location and type
- Map project labor classifications to determination classifications
- Load current base rate and fringe benefit requirements
Payroll Validation
- Cross-reference worker hours, classification, and pay rate
- Validate base rate and fringe contributions against minimums
- Flag underpayments or classification mismatches
Discrepancy Resolution
- Compile a discrepancy log with specific worker and pay period detail
- Route discrepancies to payroll and project management for correction
- Track resolution status against the filing deadline
Certified Report Generation
- Generate the properly formatted certified payroll report
- Attach required statements of compliance
- Submit or route for authorized signature and filing