Understanding the Fundamentals of New York Prevailing Wage
Working on public work projects in New York can create opportunities for contractors, but it also comes with additional responsibilities. Prevailing wage requirements affect payroll, recordkeeping, bidding, project administration, and compliance.
Prevailing Wage 101 is a practical, two-hour introductory class designed to help contractors and their staff better understand the fundamentals of prevailing wage work in New York State.
This is not a legal seminar. It is a real-world business class focused on helping participants understand the terminology, processes, documentation, and day-to-day responsibilities they are likely to encounter when working on prevailing wage projects.
Class Details
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: CollineIQ Business Resource Center – 8 Amity Street, Ste 2, Spencerport, NY 14559
Cost: $50 per person
Class Size: Limited to 10 participants
Format: In-person
Refreshments: A complimentary light breakfast with coffee and bottled water will be provided.
REGISTER FOR PREVAILING WAGE 101
Registration is confirmed upon payment. Space is limited to ten participants.
What Will Be Covered?
This class will introduce participants to the practical fundamentals of prevailing wage work and help them better understand what happens before, during, and after working on a prevailing wage project.
Topics will include:
- Understanding prevailing wage and how it differs from private-sector wage requirements.
- What is a PRC number and how to obtain it.
- Accessing, reading, and understanding prevailing wage schedules.
- Worker classifications and why proper classification matters.
- Introduction to New York Labor Law Section 220-i.
- How to obtain a Certificate of Registration (PW55).
- Introduction to New York State Department of Labor’s Certified Payroll portal.
- Certified payroll requirements and documentation.
- Payroll and recordkeeping considerations.
- Common administrative and compliance challenges.
- What contractors should consider before bidding prevailing wage work.
- Practical processes that can help keep prevailing wage projects organized.
Who Should Attend?
Prevailing Wage 101 is designed for contractors and business professionals who are new to prevailing wage work, considering entering the public works market, or looking for a better understanding of the administrative responsibilities associated with these projects.
The class may be particularly valuable for business owners, project managers, payroll and accounting staff, office managers, administrators, estimators, and other employees responsible for supporting prevailing wage projects.
No previous prevailing wage experience is required.
Why This Class?
Prevailing wage compliance involves much more than simply paying an employee a different hourly rate. Contractors need to understand classifications, supplemental benefits, certified payroll reporting, recordkeeping, and the administrative requirements that accompany public work.
For a company entering this market for the first time, the learning curve can be significant.
This class is intended to make that learning curve a little easier by breaking the fundamentals into practical, understandable pieces and providing an environment where participants can ask questions, discuss real-world situations, and learn from one another.
Small Class, Real Conversation.
Classes at the CollineIQ Business Resource Center are intentionally kept small. Prevailing Wage 101 is limited to ten participants, creating an environment where attendees can participate in the conversation, ask questions, and discuss situations they encounter in their own businesses.
The objective isn’t simply to sit through a presentation. It is to leave with a better understanding of the subject and information you can put to work.
About Your Instructor
Jason Colline brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in commercial construction, manufacturing, operations, finance, human resources, and executive management.
As Principal of CollineIQ LLC, Jason works directly with business owners, leaders, and staff to improve operations, develop people, solve problems, and better understand the dollars behind their businesses. His approach to training is grounded in practical, real-world experience rather than theory alone.
Registration
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
CollineIQ Business Resource Center | Spencerport, NY
$50 per person | Limited to 10 participants
Ready to Join Us?
Space is intentionally limited to encourage discussion and interaction. Registration is confirmed upon payment.
Registration Policy
Space is limited and registration is confirmed upon payment. If you are unable to attend, please provide at least 72 hours’ notice. Cancellations received at least 72 hours before the class may be transferred to a future class or refunded. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class and no-shows are non-refundable.
Educational Disclaimer: This class is provided for general educational and informational purposes and is not intended to provide legal, tax, or professional compliance advice. Participants should consult the appropriate professional or government agency regarding requirements applicable to their specific circumstances.
