11 articles about payroll for contractors who do piece work.
Construction payroll is more complicated than most industries. You have crew members on multiple job sites, different piece rates for different tasks, and wage compliance rules that vary by state. These articles cover how to run payroll faster, avoid expensive mistakes, and make sure every worker is paid correctly.
Production, quality, attendance, safety, and retention bonuses that layer on top of piece rate — plus the FLSA regular-rate math you have to get right so overtime stays compliant.
A practical month-by-month year-end payroll checklist for small and mid-size contractors covering 941 reconciliation, W-2s, 1099s, WC audits, and rate-card resets.
What piece rate payroll software does, who needs it, key features to look for, and why generic payroll tools like Gusto and ADP fall short for contractors paying by the piece.
Avoid costly piece rate payroll errors. Learn the 7 most common mistakes contractors make with piece work pay and how to fix each one.
Paying piece rate without tracking hours exposes you to wage claims, DOL fines, and back pay. Learn the six hidden risks and how to fix them.
Construction payroll software costs $40-$500+/month. Compare pricing, features, and hidden fees for 10 tools — from free options to enterprise platforms.
Learn the FLSA-compliant formula for calculating overtime on piece rate pay, with worked examples for roofers, drywall crews, and more.
Learn how to run piece rate payroll in 9 steps with a full worked example, overtime and minimum wage checks, and pay stub requirements.
Five essential tools every roofing company needs for managing piece rate payroll, from time tracking and piece counting software to job costing analytics and compliance record-keeping.
Learn how to properly calculate piece rate pay with real-world roofing examples, including single task rates, tiered structures, hybrid hourly-plus-piece models, and compliance tips.
Construction payroll is more complex than most industries. Here are the five most common mistakes contractors make and practical fixes for each one.
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