Certified Payroll - Maine

Certified Payroll is a legal document that was released by the Maine Department of Labor - a government authority operating within Maine.

FAQ

Q: What is certified payroll?
A: Certified payroll is a type of payroll report that is required for certain public construction projects to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws.

Q: Which projects in Maine require certified payroll?
A: Public construction projects in Maine that are funded with state or federal funds typically require certified payroll.

Q: How is certified payroll different from regular payroll?
A: Certified payroll includes additional information such as the names of all employees, their job classifications, hours worked, wages paid, and any deductions made.

Q: Who is responsible for preparing certified payroll?
A: The contractor or subcontractor working on the public construction project is responsible for preparing and submitting certified payroll.

Q: What are prevailing wage laws?
A: Prevailing wage laws require contractors and subcontractors working on public construction projects to pay workers the prevailing wage rates for their specific job classifications in the area.