ABOUT THE PROJECT

Practical lessons.
A clear scope.

Certified Payroll Training is an independent Red Tape Business Services education project, built around Steven Funkhouser’s experience helping subcontractors understand public-works paperwork while working in construction payroll.

Who it is for.

Small subcontractors and the people organizing their first few public-works job files, including offices without dedicated compliance software. Short written lessons and office tools complement the company’s existing payroll process.

What this publication provides.

General workflow education and links to current official resources. It does not process or submit payroll, determine wage rates or job classifications, review individual cases, provide legal advice or guarantee compliant results. No one-to-one consulting service is offered here.

No professional credential is awarded.

This project is not PayrollOrg, is not affiliated with it, and does not provide its Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential or exam preparation. The phrase “certified payroll” in this site’s name refers to construction reporting, not an instructor certification or a credential earned by reading these lessons.

Payments and support.

The payroll desk tools are part of the OSHAT California Public Works Starter Kit. OSHAT, another Red Tape Business Services publication, is the paid storefront; no payment is collected on this website. See OSHAT for current availability and purchase/delivery terms. Questions about the website or files: info@redtapebs.com. Do not email employee payroll, identification numbers, bank details or confidential client records.

Privacy.

No accounts, submission forms, file uploads, tracking scripts or advertising cookies are added. Lesson answers open in the page and are not sent or saved as a learner record. The hosting provider may retain ordinary access logs. External government websites and email providers have their own practices.