Union Payroll

Struggling With Union Payroll? Not Anymore!

Union payroll isn't just complex; it's a moving target. Every union sets its own wage rates, benefit structures and compliance rules. Add multiple unions to one jobsite and you're managing different contracts, annual rate changes and shifting requirements. One mistake triggers penalties.

Payroll4Construction automates the entire process — from union wage setup to certified reporting — cutting your payroll time from hours per cycle to minutes.

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Process Union Payroll in Seconds

Payroll4Construction handles the mechanics that trip up manual processing

Union wage rates automatically update and apply to the correct job — even when contracts change mid-pay period. So, while other contractors are scrambling to recalculate, your payroll is already accurate.

Additionally, Payroll4Construction offers:

Union wage deductions
Fringe benefit tracking
Multi-union processing
Free union reporting and certified payroll reports
Dedicated union tables
Instant layoff and termination checks
An adjustable system to handle yearly union rate changes
Overtime wages calculations

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The Payroll4Construction Guarantee

Payroll4Construction specializes in union contractor payroll management. Since 2006, we've helped thousands of contractors navigate complex prevailing wage and union reporting requirements with our industry-leading expertise.

Evolving Union Workforce

Your crew size changes every week. Payroll4Construction scales with you — you only pay for the employees you actually run, not headcount guesses. No overpaying for seats you don't use.

Different Union Contracts

Our system can control union agreements by job and work classifications so that as employees travel to different projects, the job will supersede their home union.

Integrations

We have mobile apps for tracking time and an HR system for onboarding and self-service portals, allowing you to manage your workforce tasks in a fraction of the time.

Support

If you find yourself dealing with challenges specific to your company’s circumstances, we have an in-house team of payroll experts ready to troubleshoot until a solution is found.

We Can Handle Your Evolving Union Workforce

With union payroll your number of employees can go up or down week in and week out. Here at Payroll4Construction we bill similar to contractors, meaning the smaller the job the smaller the cost.

We bill you for the actual number of employees being paid each week. So, as you ramp up, your costs go up slightly but as you ramp down, they go down as well following a contractor’s bidding model.

We Accept Different Union Contracts

Our system can control union agreements by job and work classifications so as employees travel to different jobs in different areas the job will supersede their home union.

We Offer Integrations to Enhance You Union Payroll Processing

We have mobile apps for tracking time and attendance as well as an employee self-service/onboarding HR system.

These systems seamlessly pair with Payroll4Construction, allowing you to perform accurate time tracking, union payroll and HR tasks in a fraction of the time with limited manual data entry required.

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Union Payroll FAQs

Get the answers to some of our most-asked union payroll questions.

How is Union Payroll Different From Non-Union Payroll?

Union payroll involves more complexity than regular payroll, beyond just paying employees and calculating taxes. There is much more involved on the front and back end of unionized payroll.

Union payroll requires managing different wage rates, union regulations and benefits outlined in each union collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Contractors must provide union reports to regulatory agencies to prove adherence to these specific regulations.

These reports must be submitted in a timely manner, or you can face penalties such as fines or removal from the job.

What Are the Union Payroll Compliance Regulations?

How Do You Calculate Fringe Benefits for a Union Payroll?

How Can Contractors Simplify Union Payroll?

Contractors should understand the differences between each CBA, create an accurate digital recordkeeping process and invest in regular training to keep them and their staff up to date on union payroll requirements.

To simplify unionized payroll further, contractors can invest in a construction-specific payroll service.

These services can perform the entire union payroll process for you and help you ensure you submit accurate union reports to the necessary regulatory agencies.

Which Labor Unions Does Payroll4Construction Handle?

Payroll4Construction works with all major labor unions across the construction industry. Our system is designed to accommodate the unique requirements of any union, including specialized wage rates, benefit structures and reporting requirements.

We work with unions including:

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC)

Whether you work with one union or multiple labor unions on different projects, our platform can handle the complexity while ensuring full compliance with union regulations. Managing union payroll doesn't have to be complicated when you have the right partner.

Which Payroll Services Specialize in Union Payroll Management?

Union payroll management requires specialized expertise that most general payroll providers don't offer. Construction contractors need a service that understands union CBAs, prevailing wage requirements, fringe benefit calculations and union reporting deadlines.

Payroll4Construction specializes exclusively in construction payroll, with dedicated features built specifically for union contractors. Our platform automates union wage rates, benefit tracking and certified reporting — all while scaling with your changing workforce needs.

When evaluating payroll providers, contractors should look for services that offer automated union rate updates, multi-union processing capabilities, dedicated support from payroll experts and integration with union benefit plans.

The #1 Construction Payroll Service

With Payroll4Construction’s construction-specific payroll services, we handle all your payroll needs so you can pay your employees with precision. Simply submit the time, and we’ll do the rest for your union payroll.

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