What is a certified payroll and where can I find a copy with instructions for completing it?
All laborers and mechanics employed on the work site must be paid, unconditionally, at least once a week. Covered employers must submit a certified payroll on a weekly basis. The employer must sign the certified payroll, affirming that the information is complete and accurate. Falsification of the certified payroll record can result in debarment from future contracts for up to three years and /or criminal penalties. A copy of a certified payroll form (WH-347) can be found on the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division ARRA website at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/recovery/. • Does the owner of a contracting or weatherization company have to be listed on the certified payroll record if they also perform the duties of a laborer or mechanic at the work site? Are owners of the business covered by the DBA? Bona fide owners who are exempt pursuant to Department of Labor regulations, found at 29 CFR Part 541, are not laborers and mechanics and are not subject to the DBA. DOE recommends that ow
