Union Payroll Processing, Simplified
Lumber delivers seamless union payroll processing with powerful payroll automation tailored for construction contractors.
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Automated Union Configuration Setup
Simply upload the union’s collective bargaining agreement, and the system automatically transforms it into a fully structured, enforceable payroll configuration inside Lumber.
- Identifies wage tables, classifications, shift rules, overtime definitions, and fringe requirements
- Detects conditional logic (e.g., jobsite-specific rules, thresholds, exceptions)
- Extracts deduction structures for benefits, pensions, and funds
- Flags ambiguous or missing clauses for review
Unified Multi-Union Management
Configure unique rules for every union across every project.
Set distinct break rules, shifts, and classifications per union
Support multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in a single system
Prevent conflicts between overlapping union requirements
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Varied Pay Rates by Trade and Level
Assign and manage complex wage structures with confidence.
Define pay rates by trade, level, and job classification
Support journeyman, apprentice, foreman, and specialty roles
Automatically apply correct rates based on assignment and jobsite rules
Ensure consistency across multi-state and multi-union projects
Overtime & Double Overtime Automation
Ensure compliance with union-defined overtime structures.
Configure overtime and double-time rules per union agreement
Apply rules across shifts, job types, and classifications automatically
Handle edge cases like travel time, shift differentials, and stacked rules
Eliminate manual overtime calculations and reconciliation
Fringe Benefits Configuration
Support contract-specific fringe requirements without spreadsheets.
Configure hourly or percentage-based fringe contributions
Apply fringes by classification, union, or project
Automatically calculate and allocate fringe liabilities
Maintain full transparency for audits and reporting
Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Deductions
Handle complex benefit structures across unions.
Configure union-specific pre-tax deductions (health, pension, etc.)
Manage post-tax deductions and garnishments
Automatically apply deduction rules per employee classification
Ensure accurate net pay calculations every cycle
More Features
Certified Payroll
Generate WH-347 and state-specific formats that meet government requirements.
Prevailing Wage
Set up prevailing wage rates (base + fringe) by project and let Lumber handle calculations automatically.
Worker Compensation
Link labor hours to job codes, classifications, and pay rates. Be ready for audits, reduce premium disputes, and keep costs under control.
Expense Management
From per diem allowances to mileage reimbursements, Lumber gives you configurable policies by project, union, or prevailing wage rules.
Tax Filing
With automated filings, digital records, and year-end forms delivered on time, you stay compliant and focused on the job site.
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