Adding accurate work classifications ensures payroll data aligns with Department of Labor (DOL) and PWA standards. Follow these steps to add one or more work classifications to an employee’s profile on the Reunion PWA platform.
How to Add Work Classifications to an Employee in Reunion
1. Log in to the Reunion PWA platform
2. Click on “Employees” in the navigation menu
This will bring you to the employee directory.
3. Click “+ Add work classification”
This will open the classification form for that employee.
4. Select the Contract
5. Choose the Wage Frequency
Set how frequently wages are paid — typically hourly.
6. Enter the Default Wage Rate
7. Add Fringe Rate, if applicable
This is optional but should be included if fringe benefits apply.
8. Select the Construction Type
Options may include Building, Highway, Residential, or Heavy based on DOL classifications.
9. Search for a Work Classification
Click into the search bar and begin typing (e.g., Laborer) or scroll to browse.
10. Review Classification Info Before Selecting
Hovering over a classification reveals wage rates and sometimes "Labor Classification Pretext," which may include county-specific job task details.
11. Add Additional Work Classifications (if needed)
Click “+ Add a work classification” again to assign more than one classification to an employee.
12. Click "Save"
Work Classifications Defined:
The work classifications we populate in the platform are DOL specific work classifications pulled from SAM.gov , and they are automatically updated in our system each week to reflect any changes. The classifications and rates you see for a project/contract are determined by:
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State and County of the project
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Contract execution Date
Our system will always display the most relevant wage rates and classifications based on your project’s contract. The View Wage Determination link will direct you to the applicable revision of the wage determination, aligned with your contract execution date.
📌 Why this matters:
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Each General Wage Determination (GWD) is tied to particular counties and a type of construction (e.g., Building, Highway, Residential, Heavy).
- A wage determination (WD) number is a set of wages, fringe benefits, and work rules that the U.S. Department of Labor has ruled to be prevailing for a given labor category in a given locality.
- Federal contracts require use of the correct GWD based on county and construction type.
If this happens, we recommend reviewing or updating the employee’s work classification to ensure it accurately reflects the work they performed.
How to Edit a Work Classification for an Employee
1. Click on “Employees” in the platform
2. Click the three-ellipses (•••) next to the employee name
This opens action options for the selected employee.
3. Click “Edit”
This allows you to update the employee’s profile details.
4. Click the "x" to remove an existing classification (if applicable)
Removing a classification clears the way to add or replace it.
5. Select the Construction Type
This sets the type of work (e.g., Building, Residential, Highway, Heavy).
6. Click into the "Search work classifications..." field
Begin typing to filter or scroll to browse all options.
7. Search for and select the right Work Classification
Hover to view details including wage rates and classification descriptions.
8. Click “Save” to apply the new work classification
This saves the classification within the edit window.
Tips:
- If you do not see a work classification for your county that best resembles the labor tasks being performed by an employee, you can look into: How to Submit a Custom Wage Determination Request
If you are uploading a bulk list of employees using our Employees CSV template, you will need the right Job Type ID that our system corresponds to a specific work classification in your project's county.
Review this article to follow the workflow: How to Upload Employees with the Correct Work Classifications via our CSV template