FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ann Arbor, Michigan — July 11, 2025 — Navigating the complex landscape of prevailing wage compliance is a growing challenge for contractors working on public construction projects. With constantly shifting wage determinations, certified payroll requirements, fringe benefit rules, and apprenticeship mandates, mistakes can lead to significant penalties, project delays, or even disqualification. HCM TradeSeal, a leader in construction compliance software, offers a purpose-built solution to help contractors manage these responsibilities with confidence.
Unlike generic payroll tools or spreadsheets, HCM TradeSeal is designed specifically to support prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon compliance both before and after payroll is processed. The platform enhances existing payroll systems instead of replacing them, providing end-to-end compliance functionality that ensures data accuracy, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.
Why Prevailing Wage Compliance Requires Specialized Software
Prevailing wage laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act require that workers on publicly funded projects are paid wages and benefits aligned with local standards. While these laws help protect workers, they introduce several administrative burdens for contractors, including:
- Worker classification and wage assignment
- Certified payroll reporting
- Accurate fringe benefit allocation
- Apprenticeship ratio tracking
- Ongoing recordkeeping for audits
To address these requirements, HCM TradeSeal offers robust compliance capabilities that integrate seamlessly with leading payroll providers like ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, Inova, and Paycor.
Essential Features of a Modern Prevailing Wage Compliance Platform
Contractors evaluating compliance software should look for the following features, all of which are central to the HCM TradeSeal platform:
- Pre-Payroll Configuration: Assign worker classifications, project-specific wages, and fringe allocations before payroll begins.
- Automated Certified Payroll Reports: Auto-generate WH-347 and other required reports based on real payroll data.
- Fringe Benefit Management: Track fringe contributions and cash payments accurately to control costs and ensure compliance.
- Apprenticeship Compliance Monitoring: Track apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios across crews and maintain documentation.
- Payroll System Integration: Sync effortlessly with payroll software, exporting setup data and importing payroll results.
- Scalability for Multiple Projects: Manage dozens of contracts across states with user role controls, project-specific settings, and cloud-based access.
- Audit-Ready Recordkeeping: Maintain secure, organized records for wage rates, logs, and submission history.
HCM TradeSeal: Built for Compliance from Start to Finish
HCM TradeSeal is more than just a reporting tool. It is a comprehensive compliance engine that ensures accuracy from project setup to post-payroll reporting. Its centralized platform allows contractors to:
- Configure classifications and wage rates before payroll
- Automate certified payroll submissions
- Track fringe credits in real time
- Monitor apprenticeship ratios
- Maintain audit-ready documentation
- Integrate with existing payroll platforms
- Access expert support from construction compliance professionals
With HCM TradeSeal, contractors can eliminate guesswork, avoid costly compliance mistakes, and focus on delivering high-quality work on public projects.
A Proven Solution for Growing Construction Businesses
Designed to scale with the needs of mid-sized to enterprise-level contractors, HCM TradeSeal offers flexibility and ease of use. It is ideal for companies managing multiple government contracts across jurisdictions. The platform’s emphasis on pre-payroll validation ensures that errors are caught before they appear on reports, which helps save payroll teams time and reduces compliance risk.
HCM TradeSeal was recognized as the “Prevailing Wage Compliance Service of the Year 2025” by Manage HR magazine and continues to be the trusted choice for contractors nationwide.
To schedule a free demo or learn more about how HCM TradeSeal can support your compliance needs, visit www.hcmtradeseal.com.
Company Information
Website: www.hcmtradeseal.com
Management Team:
- Steve Fentriss, CEO and Co-Founder
- Liz Everson, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
Contact for Media Inquiries:
Liz Everson, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
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