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Payroll Compliance for Contractors: What NY, NJ & PA Crews Risk in 2026
NY's shift to mandatory electronic certified payroll has raised the stakes for every contractor on a public works job. Here's what certified payroll compliance actually requires now — and how to stop building it by hand.

Paula Stratigos
Jul 133 min read


Certified Payroll vs Union Payroll: Eliminating the Friction in Public Works Accounting
Confusing certified payroll vs union payroll rules can cost contractors thousands in hidden penalties and audit exposure. Discover the critical workflow differences and how to protect your public works margins across NY, NJ, and PA.

Paula Stratigos
Jun 293 min read


Why Waiting Until January to Switch Payroll Companies Is Costing Your Construction Business Thousands
Most Contractors believe switching payroll mid-year is too complicated. But waiting until January to change payroll providers means 9+ months of overpaying for workers comp, exposing your business to compliance risk, and burning hours on manual certified payroll. Here's why switching now makes more financial sense — and how simple the process actually is.

Paula Stratigos
Mar 235 min read


Prevailing Wage Payroll: The Limits of Software-Only Solutions
Payroll software processes numbers. Prevailing wage requires oversight. There’s a difference—and contractors feel it during audits.

Paula Stratigos
Jan 283 min read
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