Purpose
The Wages module is a settings area used to set up and manage wage rates for various labor classifications within the company. Use this module to configure prevailing wage rates by location and track labor classifications for compliance purposes.
Access Path: Gear Icon > Wages
Wages List View
The List View displays all wage records in a sortable table. Select a record to view and edit its details.
| Field/Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | Enter text to search for specific wage records by description or ID |
| Archive | Toggle to view archived wage records that are no longer active |
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | Unique identifier for the wage record |
| DESCRIPTION | Brief description of the wage or labor classification |
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| "+" Button | Add a new wage record to the system |
| Refresh Button | Refresh the list of wage records to show latest changes |
| Menu Button | Access additional options for each wage record |
Selected Wage Record
When a wage record is selected, the detail panel displays all configuration fields and associated labor classifications.
Details Section
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Detailed description of the wage or labor classification |
| Date | Effective date for the wage record |
| ID | Unique identifier for the wage record, matching the ID in the list view |
| Type | Dropdown to select the type of wage record (e.g., Prevailing Wage, Standard) |
| Archived | Checkbox to mark the wage record as archived |
| County | Dropdown to select the applicable county for the wage rate |
| State/Province | Field to enter the state or province where the wage applies |
Labor Classifications Section
This section allows for the addition and management of specific labor classifications associated with the wage record.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | The job title or position for the labor classification |
| Rate | The wage rate for the specified position |
| Fringe | Additional benefits or compensation beyond the base wage rate |
| Trade ID | An identifier for the specific trade or skill category |
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| "+" Button | Add a new labor classification entry to this wage record |
| Menu Button | Access additional options for each labor classification (edit, delete) |
| Delete Button | Remove the specific labor classification entry from this wage record |
Files / Notes Section
This section provides an area to attach relevant files (such as wage determination documents) or add notes to the wage record for reference purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creating & Managing Wage Records
- Navigate to Gear Icon > Wages.
- Click the "+" button in the Wages List View.
- Fill in the required fields in the Details section (Description, Date, Type, County, State/Province).
- Add any necessary Labor Classifications using the "+" button in that section.
- Attach relevant files or notes if needed.
- Save the record.
- Select the desired wage record from the list view.
- Modify the necessary fields in the Details section.
- Update Labor Classifications if required.
- Add or remove files/notes as needed.
- Save the changes.
- Select the wage record to be archived from the list view.
- Check the Archived checkbox in the Details section.
- Save the record.
Archived records can be viewed later by toggling the Archive filter in the list view.
Use the Search field at the top of the Wages List View. Enter the wage record description, ID, or any relevant keywords to filter the list and locate the desired record.
Labor Classifications & Rates
- Open the wage record you want to add the classification to.
- Navigate to the Labor Classifications section.
- Click the "+" button to add a new entry.
- Enter the Position (job title), Rate, Fringe benefits, and Trade ID.
- Save the wage record.
Yes. Create separate wage records for each geographic area:
- Create a new wage record for each county/state combination.
- Set the appropriate County and State/Province fields.
- Add the labor classifications with the correct rates for that location.
- Use descriptive names to easily identify which rates apply to which area.
- Open the wage record containing the rate to update.
- In the Labor Classifications section, locate the position you want to update.
- Edit the Rate and/or Fringe values as needed.
- Save the wage record.
Fringe benefits are additional compensation beyond the base wage rate, which may include:
- Health insurance contributions
- Retirement/pension contributions
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Other benefits required by prevailing wage regulations
Enter the fringe benefit amount in the Fringe column when adding or editing a labor classification. This amount is typically expressed as an hourly rate added to the base wage.
Compliance & Prevailing Wage
Yes. Instead of deleting old wage records, archive them by checking the Archived checkbox. You can then view archived records by toggling the Archive filter in the list view. This preserves historical rate information for audit and compliance purposes.
The Wages module supports Davis-Bacon and state-specific prevailing wage requirements by allowing you to:
- Configure location-specific wage rates by county and state
- Track fringe benefits separately from base wages
- Maintain trade IDs for classification mapping
- Attach wage determination documents to records
- Archive old rates while preserving historical data for audits
Tip: For prevailing wage contracts, ensure activities are properly mapped to wage classifications in the Activities module to maintain compliance.
Configuration & Administration
Access to the Wages module is controlled through the Users / Access settings. Users must have the appropriate permissions to view and modify wage records. Typically, this access is granted to administrators, payroll staff, and project managers who need to manage labor costs.
Archive wage records rather than deleting them. Archived records preserve historical data for compliance audits, reporting, and reference purposes. Deleted records cannot be recovered. Use the Archive checkbox to remove records from active view while keeping them accessible for future reference.