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Prevailing Wage Overview
Calculate and manage prevailing wages.
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Getting Started | Features | Related Content
Getting Started
The optional Prevailing Wages module of EBMS is a payroll add-on that enables the user to calculate and manage prevailing wages. The module includes the tools to manage certified payroll and prevailing wage jobs. The prevailing wage option combined with the EBMS Job Costing module is a powerful tool for various contractors that require certified payroll.
The Enable Prevailing Wage option must be checked to use the prevailing wage feature within EBMS. Select Labor > Options from the EBMS menu and enable this option within the Settings tab as shown below:
The prevailing wage rate is set within the payroll work code. Review the Prevailing Wages > Creating Work Codes for Prevailing Wage Rates section for details on setting the rate.
Review Variable Piecework Pay by Job to set piecework rates based on a job.
Review Processing Payroll > Calculating Overtime for details on how prevailing wages affect overtime pay.
Common use cases
Manage Certified Payroll
The Prevailing Wage module is an important option for companies that are managing jobs that require certified payroll. This tool simplifies the wage calculation process for individual jobs and the certified payroll reporting requirements.
Manage Jobs
The prevailing wage option combined with the EBMS Job Costing module is a powerful tool for various contractors that require certified payroll.
Features
- Generates prevailing wage rates based on a work code and benefit rates.
- Prevailing wage rates can be set per job or project based on the certified payroll requirements.
- Contains reports to meet certified payroll requirements
- Integrates with the EBMS payroll system to manage labor costs and deduction calculations
- Determines the job location within the payroll system to compute multiple state payroll tax calculations
- A powerful tool when combined with the EBMS Payroll system and the Job Costing system