Pacific Northwest Prevailing Wage Webinar

Prevailing wage requirements can be complex, especially with ongoing regulatory updates, labor-market shifts, and rising competition for skilled workers. Join Beneco’s Jennie Bryson as she covers the basics and provides guidance on concepts such as annualization and fringe-dollar optimization. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how prevailing wage works, where fringe dollars fit in, and how smart employee benefit strategies can help you protect margins, keep employees on board, and stay competitive—even as costs are rising.

Topics discussed during our Pacific Northwest Webinar:

• Prevailing wage 101: What counts as a prevailing wage project, who enforces it, and why it matters for your bids.
• Fringe dollars explained: Where to find wage determinations, how fringe rates are calculated, and why payment structure matters.
• Annualization basics: Learn what annualization means, when it’s required, and how to do the math to avoid costly mistakes.
• Common risk areas: Learn about possible penalties, such as misclassifications and recordkeeping gaps, and what you can do to stay compliant.

Who should attend the Pacific Northwest Webinar

Merit shop business owners, HR managers, CFOs, controllers, and other centers of influence who work with or alongside contractors working on public works construction projects in the Pacific Northwest.