There may be no industry that needs to outsource payroll more than construction. But there's no industry that's more difficult for a sales rep to close. That's because construction companies have to deal with unique complexities that most people don't understand.
We just returned from the 2019 Sage Timberline User Group (TUG) conference, where industry experts pulled back the curtain on emerging trends in the construction industry. Insider CPAs, construction company controllers and payroll/HR administrators, industry consultants and Sage partners shared insights that forecast the coming landscape for construction.
If your construction company takes government contract jobs, you’re required to submit certified payroll reports after each payday. The forms are a pain to fill out manually, but IDI’s Contractor Central automates the entire process—you’ll never have to worry about certified payroll again...unless your timesheet data isn’t completely accurate.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime regulations have been in the headlines lately, with a focus on the evolving nature of labor laws and little-known details that could surprise you.
This month we bring you important headlines from around the web that could affect the way your company handles your payroll policies. Check out the articles below.
Got a sales prospect who has to do certified payroll reporting? When it comes to certified reporting, the reporting tool is only part of the equation. Getting it right begins much earlier—from the moment of time collection.
If you're in the construction business, you probably employ union workers, which means you have union rules to deal with every payday. Union rules involve complex pay policies and calculations that make timekeeping and payroll particularly challenging to manage. Many construction companies try to avoid taking union jobs for this very reason.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime regulations have been in the headlines lately, with a focus on the evolving nature of labor laws and little-known details that could surprise you.
Have you been tempted to avoid the construction accounts in your database because you've heard that your HCM system can't address the complexities of a construction payroll?
Have you longed for an effective talking track around prevailing wages, fringe benefits, union needs, Certified Payroll, and working with a client's job cost system?
Many payroll sales reps avoid selling to construction companies because they don’t understand the construction industry. Union rules, fringe rates and certified reporting aren't just complicated concepts—they're also major hurdles for payroll systems. But you can close big deals with just a little help.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime regulations have been in the headlines lately, with a focus on the evolving nature of labor laws and little-known details that could surprise you. Of special note are potential changes to FLSA, the overtime rule and increasing civil penalties.
