Compliance
How to Handle Rain Days and Weather Under Piece Rate
Pay rules, options, and documentation for weather downtime under piece rate. Show-up pay, minimum wage, California reporting time, pay stub notes.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 28, 202613 min read
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Compliance
20 articles about compliance for contractors who do piece work.
Compliance
How to Avoid FLSA Violations with Piece Rate
The FLSA violations that land piece rate employers in DOL back-wage cases — unpaid nonproductive time, wrong OT calc, missing hour tracking — and how to prevent each.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 24, 202611 min read
Compliance
What Happens If You Get Audited for Piece Rate Payroll
A walkthrough of what actually happens during a piece rate payroll audit — from the initial notice through the final determination and potential back wages.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 23, 202612 min read
Compliance
Common Workers Comp Audit Problems with Piece Rate
The biggest workers comp audit issues piece rate employers run into — classification gaps, 1099 worker treatment, subcontractor payroll, and how to prepare clean records.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 23, 202612 min read
Compliance
Piece Rate Record-Keeping Requirements
What federal and state law require piece rate employers to track and keep — hours, production, rates, deductions, and how long to hold each record.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 22, 202612 min read
Compliance
State-by-State Piece Rate Laws: Where It Gets Strict
A survey of states with piece rate rules stricter than federal FLSA — California, Washington, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. What each requires and how to stay compliant.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 22, 202612 min read
Compliance
Are Piece Rate Workers Entitled to Overtime?
Yes — non-exempt piece rate workers get overtime under the FLSA. Here's the legal basis, how to identify who qualifies, and what happens if you skip OT pay.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 21, 202610 min read
Compliance
Insurance and Bonding for Piece Rate Employers
What insurance and bonding piece rate employers need — workers comp, general liability, employment practices liability, and when surety bonds enter the picture.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 21, 202611 min read
Compliance
Certified Payroll for Piece Rate Workers (Davis-Bacon)
How to complete certified payroll reports (WH-347) when your crews are on piece rate — hour tracking, effective rate conversion, and common mistakes that trigger withholding.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 20, 202611 min read
Compliance
How to Document Piece Rate Pay for Tax Audits
What the IRS and state tax agencies look for when auditing piece rate contractors — 1099 vs W-2, contemporaneous records, and what documentation protects you.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 20, 202612 min read
Compliance
State Workers Comp Rates for Roofing: 2026 Guide
A state-by-state look at workers comp rates for roofing contractors in 2026 — what drives the numbers, how e-mod affects your cost, and how to budget for WC in your piece rates.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 19, 202611 min read
Compliance
Structure Piece Rate Pay to Survive a Lawsuit
The piece rate pay structures that hold up in court — written agreements, rate cards, hour tracking, and nonproductive time handling that protect contractors from wage claims.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 19, 202611 min read
Compliance
How to Prepare for a DOL Wage and Hour Audit
What to do before and during a DOL Wage and Hour Division audit when you pay piece rate — documents to have, what auditors check, and how to avoid back wages.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 18, 202611 min read
Compliance
Piece Rate and Prevailing Wage for Government Work
How piece rate pay works on federal and state prevailing wage jobs — the Davis-Bacon floor, how to calculate effective rates, and what certified payroll requires.
Tyson Faulkner·Apr 18, 202610 min read
Compliance
How to Pay Piece Rate Workers for Nonproductive Time
Learn how to properly compensate piece rate workers for nonproductive time like travel, setup, and safety meetings under federal and California law.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 27, 202610 min read
Compliance
Piece Rate Pay Stub Requirements: What Must Be on the Check Stub
Learn what must appear on a piece rate pay stub to stay compliant. Covers federal record-keeping, California, New York, and other strict states, plus penalties.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 27, 202611 min read
Compliance
The Biggest Mistake Roofers Make with Piece Rate Overtime
Most roofers pay piece rate overtime wrong. Learn the half-time premium method, see the real math, and find out what it costs when you get it wrong.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 26, 20269 min read
Compliance
Piece Rate Minimum Wage: How to Stay Compliant
Piece rate workers must earn at least minimum wage every workweek. Learn the make-up pay requirement, how to calculate it, state differences, and penalties for non-compliance.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 19, 202612 min read
Compliance
Do You Have to Track Hours for Piece Rate Workers?
Yes, you must track hours for piece rate workers. Learn the federal and state legal requirements, what happens if you don't, and the easiest way to stay compliant.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 18, 202612 min read
Compliance
W-2 vs 1099 for Piece Work Crews
W-2 employees vs 1099 subcontractors for piece work crews including IRS classification rules, misclassification risks, cost comparison, and which structure works for different situations.
Tyson Faulkner·Mar 17, 202614 min read
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